conversely

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing or implying a reversal of the usual order or relationship

• adjective

  operating or acting in reverse order or manner

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

at the same time , however , on the flip-side , then again , the other way round , vice versa

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with conversely
reversely , convergeably , perversely

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Variants

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conversely

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Etymology

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From Latin convertere, meaning 'to turn around'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'conversely' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In mathematics, 'conversely' is used to prove the converse of a theorem, which is the statement obtained by interchanging the hypotheses and the conclusion.

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Related Concepts

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1. reverse: The opposite of a direction or order

2. opposite: Something that is directly contrary to something else

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In literature, 'conversely' is often used to create a dramatic effect or to emphasize a contrast. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court', the character Hank Morgan says, 'Conversely, I have seen a man die of a toothache, of eating too many lobsters, of walking in his sleep, of the itch, and of the bite of a tarantula.'

How to Memorize "conversely"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pendulum swinging back and forth, representing the reversal of order or direction

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'conversely' with the word 'reverse' to help remember its meaning

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-N-V-E-R-S-E-L-Y to remember the meaning: 'Contrary Order, Vice Versa, Every Last Yield'

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