conversely.

from the reverse or opposing perspective, with the relationship turned around

Use it for

Words that belong together

• conversely
• when
• conversely applies
• conversely suggests

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Higher prices reduced demand; conversely, lower prices encouraged it.

A narrow scope allows detail; conversely, a broad scope may limit depth.

Conversely, a stable average can conceal changes in the distribution.

Usage notes

Primary curation section: Academic. Use for a genuine reversal, not merely any contrasting fact. It does not guarantee that a logical converse is true. Not compared. Related noun: converse, in logic.