vice versa

adverb

: with the order changed : with the relations reversed : conversely

Examples of vice versa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Normally there are three full moons during an astronomical season — the period of time from the solstice and the equinox, or vice versa — writes NASA. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2024 That’s difficult when your co-workers don’t like being around you, or vice versa. Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 29 July 2024 Has your daughter picked up any beauty tips from you, and vice versa? Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 25 July 2024 While there are certainly people with obesity who do not have diabetes, and vice versa, the conditions share causes and risk factors. Ross Wollen, EverydayHealth.com, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for vice versa 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vice versa was in 1601

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Cite this Entry

“Vice versa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vice%20versa. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

vice versa

adverb
vi·​ce ver·​sa
ˌvī-si-ˈvər-sə,
(ˈ)vīs-ˈvər-
: with the order turned around
exchange money for tokens, rather than vice versa
Etymology

from Latin vice versa "with the order turned around," from vice "in place of, instead" and versa, form of versus "turned," from vertere "to turn" — related to converse, reverse, versatile

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