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contrarywise

contrarywise is the alternative spelling of contrariwise.

Meaning of contrariwise

Adjective

contrariwise (not comparable)

  1. (literary) In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction.

See all 3 meanings of contrariwise

Origin of contrarywise

From Middle English contrary-wyse; equivalent to contrary + -wise.

Questions about contrarywise

What is contrarywise the alternative spelling of?
Contrarywise is the alternative spelling of contrariwise.

Words near contrarywise in the dictionary

  1. contrary
  2. contrary to
  3. contrary to all expectations
  4. contrary to popular belief
  5. contrarying
  6. contrarywise
  7. contras
  8. contrascriptural
  9. contraseasonal
  10. contraseasonally
  11. contraselectable

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