vice versa

adverb

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

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In technical analysis, the Polarity Principle dictates that old highs, once overcome, become support – and vice versa, that old support, once defeated, becomes resistance. Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025 The Flying Wye connects drivers exiting downtown Boise on the Connector to I-84, and vice versa. Rose Evans november 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 Nov. 2025 These two body systems signal back and forth, which means that emotions and thoughts can affect digestion and vice versa. Leigh Weddle, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025 What works well for teeny-tiny wrinkles may not be the best fit for the lips and vice versa. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vice versa

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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“Vice versa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vice%20versa. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.

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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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