adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of contrariwise. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

   "The Solidity of a Sphere, is to the Cube of its Periphery, as 0.5236 to 1. And contrarywise."

Synonyms

All synonyms

acrossagainagainst the grainarsy varsyat cross purposesat issue

Example

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"The Solidity of a Sphere, is to the Cube of its Periphery, as 0.5236 to 1. And contrarywise."

Etymology

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

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