vice versa

adverb

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

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But even though their appearance is so distinctive, Chinese mitten crabs are not easy to identify and can easily be mistaken for native crab species—and vice versa. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025 Here’s how nonprofits can use volunteerism to drive financial support and vice versa. Matt Nash, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Since his inauguration in January, satisfaction among Democrats has turned to dissatisfaction and vice versa among Republicans. Dana Blanton, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Go from the top of your body to the bottom or vice versa and notice your body markers of your stress. Shannon Carpenter, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 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 10 May. 2025.

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

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