converse

B2
Pronunciation
/kənˈvɜːs/
/kənˈvɝs/
/ˈkɒnvɜːs/
/ˈkɑnvɝs/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Free verbal interchange of thoughts or views; conversation; chat.

2 Definition

The opposite or reverse

3 Definition

Of a proposition or theorem of the form: given that "If A is true, then B is true", then "If B is true, then A is true." equivalently: given that "All Xs are Ys", then "All Ys are Xs".

Example Sentences
  • All trees are plants, but the converse, that all plants are trees, is not true.
4 Definition

One of a pair of terms that name or describe a relationship from opposite perspectives; converse antonym; relational antonym

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To talk; to engage in conversation

2 Definition

To keep company; to hold intimate intercourse; to commune; followed by with

3 Definition

To have knowledge of (a thing), from long intercourse or study

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Opposite; reversed in order or relation; reciprocal

Example Sentences
  • a converse proposition