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umgekehrt — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • conversely adv Looking at the same situation from the opposite point of view.
  • inverse adj Opposite in effect, order, or position.
  • inverted adj Turned upside down or reversed in order, direction, or position.
  • reciprocal adj Given or felt equally by both sides; mutual, done in return.
  • reciprocally adv In a reciprocal manner; by way of returning (e.g. a favour, insult, etc).
  • reverse adj Opposite in position, direction, or order.
  • vice versa adverb With the two things just mentioned swapped round; the other way about.

Senses

umgekehrt is used for these senses in English:

  • conversely (often, conjunctive) With a reversed relationship.
  • inverse Reverse, opposite in order.
  • inversely In an inverse order or manner; by inversion.
  • inverted Having the order or direction changed; for example, turned upside down, reversed, or in any other way opposite or contrary.
  • reciprocal Done, given, felt, or owed in return.
  • reciprocally In a reciprocal manner; by way of returning (e.g. a favour, insult, etc).
  • the other way around The same but with the things or people mentioned in reverse order.
  • the other way round The same but with the mentioned things or people in reverse order or position.

inverse — full definition

  1. adj Opposite in effect, order, or position.
  2. noun The reverse or opposite of something, especially in mathematics.

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