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

Once again, death rates were higher among those who scored lower on the sit-to-stand test, and vice versa. —Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026

There’s only 32 kickers in the NFL or vice versa. —Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 May 2026

Los Angeles Councilmember Adrin Nazarian said the project would open up connections for San Fernando Valley residents to Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena and vice versa. —Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 27 May 2026

For more than a century, French luxury goods have captivated American consumers and vice versa, both playing an influential role in shaping global trends. —Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 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