Etymology

contrariwise

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Today it means: In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction. Full definition →

Middle English contrary-wyse
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromcontrary-wyse
  2. English todaycontrariwise

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

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