vice versa

[ vahy-suh vur-suh, vahys, vahy-see ]

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: conversely, inversely, contrariwise

vice versa

/ ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə /

adverb

1. with the order reversed; the other way around

Word History and Origins

Origin of vice versa¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vice versa¹

C17: from Latin: relations being reversed, from vicis change + vertere to turn

Example Sentences

Adding popular intellectual property such as “The Princess and the Frog” to a ride fits with Disney’s virtuous cycle strategy of using its film and TV characters to drive attendance to the parks, merchandise sales and vice versa, said Gavin Doyle, founder of MickeyVisit.com, an independent trip-planning website focused on Disney and Universal theme parks.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe the biggest belief being challenged here is that women need men more than vice versa.

From Salon

“You can’t tell the story of Eve without Joan, and vice versa,” says Anolik.

From Los Angeles Times

It doesn’t mean that if you go out and buy something really cheap it will last forever, and vice versa.

From BBC

Your vote, which is, like it or not, the one thing that ensures that the government serves you and not vice versa, is also enshittified every time Trump calls the results of the 2020 election into question, as he did once again at the Garden this weekend.

From Slate