(Informal) In an opposite manner.
With the terms of the relation reversed.
In a reciprocal manner, mutually, jointly
In an opposite way; so as to be reversed.
With the order reversed; SYN. the other way around, contrariwise.
(Latin) The other way around.
ETYM Latin conversus, p. p. of convertere. Related to Convert.
1. Of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other.
2. Turned about in order or relation; SYN. reversed, transposed.
ETYM Latin inversus, p. p. of invertere: cf. French inverse. Related to Invert.
1. Reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect; SYN. reverse.
2. Inversely related.
3. (Mathematics) Varying in a manner opposite to that of another quantity; a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases).
Being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed; SYN. upside-down.
ETYM Latin reciprocus; of unknown origin.
Concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return.
Mutual; complementary; interchangeable.