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conversely

This phenomenon is far from an isolated one, and conversely, may be ubiquitous.

“conversely” is suitable in this sentence?
  

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Actually, "far from isolated" and "ubiquitous" are not in conflict. " In this sense, it would be correct to say, "far from an isolated one. " But you may wish to contrast "ubiquitous" with "isolated," and not with " far from isolated," which is an entirely different undertaking.

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  • Actually, "far from isolated" and "ubiquitous" are not in conflict.
  • " In this sense, it would be correct to say, "far from an isolated one.
  • " But you may wish to contrast "ubiquitous" with "isolated," and not with " far from isolated," which is an entirely different undertaking.
  • " This phenomenon is far from being an isolated one.
  • " It would be like saying, "The author is not young.
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Actually, "far from isolated" and "ubiquitous" are not in conflict. "Ubiquitous may be a step beyond "far from isolated." In this sense, it would be correct to say, "far from an isolated one. In fact/Moreover, it may be ubiquitous."

But you may wish to contrast "ubiquitous" with "isolated," and not with "far from isolated," which is an entirely different un
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This phenomenon is far from an isolated one, and conversely, may be ubiquitous.

“conversely” is suitable in this sentence?

Adv.1.conversely - with the terms of the relation reversed; "conversely, not all women are mothers"
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