conversely
UK: ˈkɒnvɜːsli | US: ˈkɑːnvɜːrsli
Definition
adv. in an opposite or contrasting way
adv. used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or reverses a previous one
Structure
converse <opposite>ly <adverb suffix>
Etymology
The word "conversely" derives from the Latin "conversus," the past participle of "convertere" (to turn around). The root "converse" entered English via Old French, originally meaning "opposite in direction or meaning." The suffix "-ly" is a common adverbial marker in English, transforming the adjective "converse" into an adverb. The term evolved to logically express contrast or reversal, reflecting its Latin roots in physical and metaphorical "turning."
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