conversely
/kənˈvɜːsli/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
With a reversed relationship.
Adverb
Examples
If two parallelograms, which have one angle of the one equal to one angle of the other, be equal to one another, the sides about the equal angles are reciprocally proportional, and conversely.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
From another point of view; on the other hand.
Adverb
Examples
At 123 yards, Royal Troon's par-3 eighth in the shortest hole in the Open Championship rota. Known as the "Postage Stamp," the eighth's distance has produced plenty of aces – most recently, Ernie Els in 2004, but Gene Sarazen's hole-in-one remains the benchmark, as the Squire accomplished said feat
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “conversely” mean?
With a reversed relationship.
Is “conversely” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.