# contrariwise

> English word · Adverb

## Definitions
1. In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction.
2. on the other hand

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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