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contrariwise

Contrariwise (adj) means In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction.

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In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction.
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Etymology

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

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"contrariwise" (adj) means in the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction.

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