-wise
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.-wise
adverb combining formDefinition of -WISE
1
a : in the manner of <crabwise> <fanwise> b : in the position or direction of <slantwise> <clockwise>
2
: with regard to : in respect of <dollarwise>
Origin of -WISE
Middle English, from Old English -wīsan, from wīse manner
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