contrariwise
In the contrary or opposite way, order, or directionIn the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction.
Meaning
2 senses(literary, not comparable)In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction.
contrary to expectations
(literary, not comparable)On the other hand
Origin
From Middle English contrary-wyse; equivalent to contrary + -wise.From Middle English contrary-wyse; equivalent to contrary + -wise.
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- contrary to expectations:contrarilyto the contraryon the contrary
- with the order reversed:vice versathe other way around
- in a contrary disobedient manner:perverselycontrarily
See also
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