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

The wilderness of Utah, coupled with the intimacy of the ski town, served and shaped the festival well for decades — and vice versa. —Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026

Her staff previews for her the golden egg that will be that meal's first course, and wonders whether the rectangular tablecloths should have broad gold stripes, and the round ones narrow stripes, or vice versa. —Bob Mondello, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026

Unfortunately, save data will not be compatible between the two versions, meaning that 2013 Edition saves won’t be able to work on the new version, and vice versa. —George Yang, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Clearly, his teammates and coaches have his back, and vice versa. —Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 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