conversely

adverb

con·​verse·​ly kən-ˈvərs-lē How to pronounce conversely (audio)
ˈkän-ˌvərs-
: in a contrasting or opposite way
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or presents a differing interpretation or possibility
The jurors' decision not to ask to rehear the experts' testimony could be an indication that they accepted their opinions at face value or, conversely, that they were unimpressed.Manuel Roig-Franzia
If this active gene is a mutation that would otherwise have been recessive, it can lead to disease. Conversely, if the silenced gene is harmful in some way, imprinting can be beneficial.Michael Reilly

Examples of conversely in a Sentence

she cannot stand sugary food; conversely, her husband is fond of sweets
Recent Examples on the Web And conversely, psychiatrists may not feel comfortable prescribing birth control pills. Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 Some things that are easy to draw are not so easy to put into words, and conversely, some things are easy to write but much more complex to translate into an illustration. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 An age limit, conversely, is unambiguous and not open to manipulation. Ezekiel J. Emanuel, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024 All of Rozier’s movies are filled with ordinary people who, with furious vitality, make extraordinary things happen; conversely, Rozier is passionately alert to the extraordinary energy and inventiveness that suffuses ordinary daily life. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conversely 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1730, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conversely was circa 1730

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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversely. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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