Definitions for contrariwise
ˈkɒn trɛr iˌwaɪz or, for 3, kənˈtrɛər-con·trari·wise

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. perversely, contrarily, contrariwiseadverb

   in a contrary disobedient manner

2. vice versa, the other way around, contrariwiseadverb

   with the order reversed

   "she hates him and vice versa"

3. contrarily, to the contrary, contrariwise, on the contraryadverb

   contrary to expectations

   "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. contrariwiseadverb

   in the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction

2. contrariwiseadverb

   on the other hand

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Contrariwiseadverb

   Etymology: contrary and wise.

   1. Conversely.

   Divers medicines in greater quantity move stool, and in smaller urine; and so, contrariwise, some in greater quantity move urine, and in smaller stool. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   Every thing that acts upon the fluids, must, at the same time, act upon the solids, and contrariwise. John Arbuthnot, on Alim.

   2. On the contrary.

   The matter of faith is constant, the matter, contrariwise, of actions daily changeable. Richard Hooker, b. iii. s. 10.

   This request was never before made by any other lords; but, contrariwise, they were humble suiters to have the benefit and protection of the English laws. John Davies, on Ireland.

   The sun may set and rise:
   But we, contrariwise,
   Sleep, after our short light,
   One everlasting night. Walter Raleigh, History of the World.

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1. contrariwise

   Contrariwise generally refers to a situation or action that is the opposite or contrary to what has been stated or suggested. It can also mean from the opposing point of view, or in a contrary manner.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Contrariwiseadverb

   on the contrary; oppositely; on the other hand

2. Contrariwiseadverb

   in a contrary order; conversely

How to pronounce contrariwise?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of contrariwise in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of contrariwise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of contrariwise in a Sentence

1. Baruch Spinoza, The Ethics:

   Blessedness is not the reward of virtue, but virtue itself; neither do we rejoice therein, because we control our lusts, but contrariwise, because we rejoice therein, we are able to control our lusts.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=contrariwise
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Contrariwise
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=contrariwise
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrariwise