On the other hand; in an opposite manner or direction; conversely.
From 'contrary' plus the Old English adverbial suffix '-wise' (meaning 'in the manner of'). Used to introduce opposing ideas or reverse a previous statement.
This word creates a wonderful parallel to 'clockwise' and 'lengthwise'—the '-wise' suffix literally means 'in that direction or manner,' so 'contrariwise' means 'in the opposite manner.'
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