vice versa

American  

[vahy-suh vur-suh, vahys, vahy-see] / ˈvaɪ sə ˈvɜr sə, ˈvaɪs, ˈvaɪ si /

adverb

1. in reverse order from the way something has been stated; the other way around.

   She dislikes me, and vice versa.

   Copernicus was the first to suggest that the earth revolves around the sun, and not vice versa.

   Synonyms:

   inversely, contrariwise, conversely

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vice versa British  

/ ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə /

adverb

1. with the order reversed; the other way around

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Usage

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Etymology

Origin of vice versa

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin, equivalent to vice “interchange, alternation” + versā, ablative singular feminine of versus, past participle of vertere “to turn”; vice ³

Example Sentences

So the proper statistical conclusion is that the stock market proceeds to perform equally well, on average, regardless of whether the industrials are beating the transports or vice versa.

From MarketWatch

I've watched my team be really on it in the first half, then completely lose control of the game inside the first five minutes of the second half - and vice versa.

From BBC

The big winners from 2025 have become this year’s laggards, and vice versa.

From MarketWatch

These would involve managers and staff from leading "Attendance and Behaviour Hub" schools visiting targeted schools and vice versa, so they can see effective methods "in action".

From BBC

I would like to change this so that if I die first, he must sell the house and give 50% of the proceeds to my two children, and vice versa.

From MarketWatch