vice versa

adverb

vice ver·​sa ˈvīs-ˈvər-sə  ˌvī-si-ˈvər-sə 

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

Examples of vice versa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When your diaphragm contracts during breathing, the pelvic floor relaxes and vice versa. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Second, designing chips for specific models and vice versa could lead to better performance. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

Despite their close friendship, Susan and Bret’s commitment to maintaining their social status puts tension on their relationship, as does the arrival of Robert Mallory, who has eyes for Susan — and vice versa. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026

Ditto a late-night fishing excursion that underlines the importance of food to community and vice versa. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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