conversely
UK[ˈkɒnvɜːsli]US[ˈkɑːnvɜːrsli]
adv
used to introduce a statement that is the opposite of what has just been said
adv
in an opposite or reversed manner or order
Morpheme Breakdown
converse
ly
converse
to turn around
ly
in a manner of
Etymology
the word 'conversely' is built upon the adjective 'converse', which originates from the latin verb 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around' or 'to transform'. this verb itself is a compound of 'con-' (an intensive prefix meaning 'altogether') and 'vertere' (meaning 'to turn'). the adverbial suffix '-ly', of germanic origin, was attached to form a word meaning 'in a converse manner'. thus, the literal sense of 'turned about' evolved into the modern abstract meaning of expressing an opposite or reversed relationship between two ideas or facts.
Analysis
Structure: converse + ly
converse (from latin 'conversus', past participle of 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around') + ly (from old english '-līc', an adverbial suffix meaning 'in a manner of')
Examples
some wrong answers were marked correct and, conversely, some right answers were marked down.
the data suggests that economic growth does not necessarily lead to greater happiness; conversely, it can sometimes increase societal stress.
you can add the fluid to the powder or, conversely, the powder to the fluid.