(formal) in a way that is the opposite or REVERSE of sth:
You can add the fluid to the powder, or, conversely, the powder to the fluid. * Women suffering from anorexia are still convinced that their thin, frail bodies are fat and unsightly. Conversely, some people who are a great deal heavier than they should be can persuade themselves that they are 'just right'.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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