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 academies — multi-week programs that give average folks the chance to learn about law enforcement — are a great way for local departments to interact with citizens, and vice versa. —Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025

Unlikely Allies: The Federal Government And Financial Markets Politics may not always jive with the fiscal ecosystem and vice versa, but history shows many examples of substantial market gains in the first 365 days of a new presidential term. —Wes Moss, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

Whether the Yankees bat the right-handed Judge second in the order and the lefty-swinging Bellinger third or vice versa might depend on who claims the No. 1 spot. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025

Think about how your personal life is impacting your partnerships and vice versa. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025

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