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PRONUNCIATION OF CONTRARIWISE

contrariwise  [ˈkɒntrərɪˌwaɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONTRARIWISE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Contrariwise is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES CONTRARIWISE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of contrariwise in the English dictionary

The first definition of contrariwise in the dictionary is from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand. Other definition of contrariwise is in the reverse way or direction. Contrariwise is also . in a contrary manner.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONTRARIWISE


anticlockwise
ˌæntɪˈklɒkˌwaɪz
anywise
ˈɛnɪˌwaɪz
clockwise
ˈklɒkˌwaɪz
counterclockwise
ˌkaʊntəˈklɒkˌwaɪz
crosswise
ˈkrɒsˌwaɪz
dropwise
ˈdrɒpˌwaɪz
edgewise
ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz
endwise
ˈendˌwaɪz
lengthwise
ˈlɛŋθˌwaɪz
likewise
ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz
longwise
ˈlɒŋˌwaɪz
nowise
ˈnəʊˌwaɪz
otherwise
ˈʌðəˌwaɪz
pairwise
ˈpɛəˌwaɪz
piecewise
ˈpiːsˌwaɪz
sidewise
ˈsaɪdˌwaɪz
stepwise
ˈstɛpˌwaɪz
streetwise
ˈstriːtˌwaɪz
sunwise
ˈsʌnˌwaɪz
widthwise
ˈwɪdθˌwaɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONTRARIWISE

contrapuntist
contrarian
contraries
contrarieties
contrariety
contrarily
contrariness
contrarious
contrariously
contrariousness
contrary
contrasexual
contrast
contrast medium
contrastable
contrasting
contrastive
contrastively
contrasty
contrasuggestibility

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONTRARIWISE

airwise
be wise
chordwise
coastwise
cornerwise
elsewise
fesswise
flatwise
leastwise
palewise
penny-wise
slantwise
somewise
suchwise
taxwise
thwartwise
unwise
weather-wise
wise
worldly-wise

Synonyms and antonyms of contrariwise in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «contrariwise» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONTRARIWISE

Find out the translation of contrariwise to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of contrariwise from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «contrariwise» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

反之
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

por el contrario
570 millions of speakers

English

contrariwise
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उल्टे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بالعكس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наоборот
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

contrariwise
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপরপক্ষে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

au contraire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sebaliknya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

umgekehrt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

逆に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이에 반하여
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Contrariwise
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trái lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முரண்பாடாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विपरीत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bilâkis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

al contrario
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przeciwnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

навпаки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dimpotrivă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντίθετα το
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

inteendeel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Omvänt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tvert imot
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of contrariwise

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTRARIWISE»

The term «contrariwise» is regularly used and occupies the 62.544 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTRARIWISE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «contrariwise» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «contrariwise» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about contrariwise

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONTRARIWISE»

Discover the use of contrariwise in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to contrariwise and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Contrariwise
Her wisdom, dazzle of language, imaginative exploration of time and nature, and amazing appetite for risk and 'dark surprise' make CONTRARIWISE a book to treasure"--Shirley Kaufman.
Susan Terris, 2008
2
Argument and Rhetoric. Adverbial Connectors in the History ...
... [otherwise] [otherwise] [otherwise] otherwise otherwise [otherwise] [otherwise] [ otherwise] [otherwise] contrariwise contariwise contrariwise [contrariwise] [ contrariwise] [contrariwise] contrariwise [contrariwise] contrarily [contrarily] [ contrarily] ...
Ursula Lenker, 2010
3
Contrariwise: A Tale of Twins
When they were little girls, Madeline and Mary shared everything.
LM Foster, 2014
4
Enchanted (in the Land of Enchantment)
D. C. Maplesden. The Contrariwise Cat The Contrariwise Cat won't do that or this. But he'll do this or that, with comparative bliss. When you put in fresh litter, he throws it around. Meaning, "Take me outside, 1 must use the ground." With any ...
D. C. Maplesden, 2002
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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus
contrariwise adv syn AGAIN 5, contra, contrary, contra- wise, conversely, oppositely, vice versa idiom on (or to) the contrary contrary n syn OPPOSITE, antipode, antipole, antithesis, contra, contradictory, converse, counter, counterpole, reverse ...
Merriam-Webster, Inc, 1988
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Mind and Body
2 and 4 execute like a in Part I .' 5—16 In the even ranks, contrariwise to odd ranks. (On the whole, while in the odd ranks Nos. 2 and 4 begin straddling, in the even ranks Nos. 1 and 3 begin straddling.) b. All take fencing position sideways left, ...
7
The Ethics (Ethica Ordine Geometrico Demonstrata)
Thus, we bestow approval on one who has benefited anything resembling ourselves, and, contrariwise, are indignant with him who has done it an injury. PROP. XXIII. He who conceives, that an object of his hatred is painfully affected, will feel ...
Frank Ra
8
Dictionnary of the English Language with Numerous ...
Every thing that acts upon the fluids, must, at the same time, act upon the solids, and contrariwise. Arbuthnot on Aliments. 2. Oppositely. The matter of faith is constant, the matter, contrariwise, of actions daily changeable. Hooker. This request ...
Samuel Johnson, 1827
9
Ethics:
andissoin proportion to the extentto which itcan render the body capable; contrariwise (II. xiv.,IV.xxvi. xxvii.), itis hurtful, ifit renders thebody inthis respect lesscapable. Q.E.D. PROP. XXXIX. Whatsoever brings about the preservation ofthe ...
Baruch Spinoza, 2013
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The Works of Plato
We admitted also that what is done foolishly is done contrariwise to that which is done temperately ?" He assented. " And that what is done temperately is done by temperance; and what foolishly, by folly ?" He agreed. " If therefore it is done ...
Plato, 1881

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONTRARIWISE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term contrariwise is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Modi Has His Task Cut out with Central Asia Gambit
Contrariwise, Russia and China would like to maintain monopoly over Turkmen gas. The possibility of the TAPI pipeline bringing Turkmen gas ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
2
Genetic Variety Assisted Humanbeing Become Smarter, Taller …
Contrariwise, an extensive study suggests that children of parents who are more distantly related tend to be taller and smarter than their peers. «The Market Business, Jul 15»
3
Genetic Diversity Helped Mankind Become Smarter, Taller …
Contrariwise, an extensive study suggests that children of parents who are more distantly related tend to be taller and smarter than their peers. «Times Gazette, Jul 15»
4
How to decipher what's on a wine label
(Contrariwise, foreign governments may prohibit such language on U.S. wines exported to their countries. The European Union, for example, ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jul 15»
5
Genetic diversity directly correlated to height, lung capacity, general …
Contrariwise, a substancial study implies that young kids of oldsters who will be more vaguely associated usually tend to be to increase in ... «Vocal Republic, Jul 15»
6
Capital Market in Slide, as Investors Lose N107.6bn in One Week
Similarly, the Industrial goods index appreciated 0.1 per cent W-o-W. Contrariwise, the Consumer goods index depreciated the most, losing 2.5 ... «THISDAY Live, Jul 15»
7
'Captain America: Civil War' First Clip Out at the End of 'Ant-Man …
Contrariwise, according to International Business Times correspondent Tyler McCarthy, the leaked footage was actually believable mainly ... «Latino Post, Jul 15»
8
Compare French and California wines, and see what you learn
Contrariwise, the ancient marine floor that is Sonoma County — rich in sandstone, volcanic lava, fine grain quartz and a combination of small ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
9
How to decipher a wine label
(Contrariwise, foreign governments may prohibit such language on U.S. wines exported to their countries. The European Union, for example, ... «Hanford Sentinel, Jun 15»
10
Has America Fallen in Love With Same-Sex Marriage?
The truth is, gay love does nothing to harm the institution of marriage and family; contrariwise, it is the things that have gone on for years such ... «Guardian Liberty Voice, Jun 15»

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