Meaning & Definition of Conversely in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In an opposite way.

  Example Sentence: He was focused on his work; conversely, his colleagues were distracted.

• Definition: In contrast or opposition to something previously stated.

  Example Sentence: The results were poor; conversely, last year's results were exceptional.

Etymology

Origin: From the Latin 'conversus', the past participle of 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• on the other hand: used to present an opposing perspective or idea.
• vice versa: to indicate that the reverse of what has been said is also true.

Translations

• Spanish: por el contrario

• French: inversement

• German: umgekehrt

• Russian: наоборот

Related Words

• inverse: something that is opposite in effect or nature.

• contrast: the state of being strikingly different from something else.

Slang Meanings of conversely

• Meaning: On the flip side

  Example Sentence: He's really good at math; on the flip side, he struggles with writing.