conversely
adverb
con·verse·ly
kən-ˈvərs-lē 
ˈkän-ˌvərs-
: in a contrasting or opposite way
—used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or presents a differing interpretation or possibility
The jurors' decision not to ask to rehear the experts' testimony could be an indication that they accepted their opinions at face value or, conversely, that they were unimpressed.—
Manuel Roig-Franzia
Manuel Roig-FranziaIf this active gene is a mutation that would otherwise have been recessive, it can lead to disease. Conversely, if the silenced gene is harmful in some way, imprinting can be beneficial.—Michael Reilly
Michael Reilly
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Heavy duty trucks, for example, emit lots of nitrogen oxides while cars emit almost none; conversely, cars emit lots of CO2, while heavy duty trucks don’t.
—Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Running shoes, conversely, often incorporate a toe spring, where the toe box of the shoe is pushed up.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
Joel, conversely, is content to perform an average of two concerts a month.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
The company's $149.99 Moto G Play, conversely, has an official IP52 rating.
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
The Ducks, conversely, have the most regulation losses in the league by one goal.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2024
Posts glorifying Hamas or, conversely, promising a brutal Israeli vengeance immediately began circulating online.
—David Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2024
Jazz, conversely, is endlessly stimulating for her.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
The former works to depress the central nervous system, temporarily putting your brain in chill mode while the liver metabolizes it; the latter conversely activates the endocannabinoid receptors in your brain.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 26 Feb. 2024
Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Running shoes, conversely, often incorporate a toe spring, where the toe box of the shoe is pushed up.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
Joel, conversely, is content to perform an average of two concerts a month.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
The company's $149.99 Moto G Play, conversely, has an official IP52 rating.
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
The Ducks, conversely, have the most regulation losses in the league by one goal.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2024
Posts glorifying Hamas or, conversely, promising a brutal Israeli vengeance immediately began circulating online.
—David Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2024
Jazz, conversely, is endlessly stimulating for her.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
The former works to depress the central nervous system, temporarily putting your brain in chill mode while the liver metabolizes it; the latter conversely activates the endocannabinoid receptors in your brain.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversely. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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