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

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

From Salon

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

From BBC

"I have signed an historic agreement granting visa-free access to our country for Ukrainian holders of diplomatic, official and service passports - and vice versa," Schreiber posted on X.

From BBC

A metropolis where Little Bangladesh barely knows anything about Tehrangeles and vice versa will never truly work, no matter how much boosters claim it does.

From Los Angeles Times

After launching in 1998, the Disney cruise line has capitalized on the company’s virtuous cycle strategy of having parks and experiences fuel interest in its movies and TV shows, and vice versa.

From Los Angeles Times