Word: contrariwise
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: con
trar
i
wise
Definition: in the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction
Morphemes:
Affix: contrary
Language: en
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: Contrarily; contrary to expectations
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contrārius
Language: la
Decoded: contrarius
Meaning: opposite, opposed, contrary
Affix: -wise
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: in the direction or orientation of