-wise


a suffixal use of wise2. in adverbs denoting manner, position, direction, reference, etc.:
counterclockwise; edgewise; marketwise; timewise.
compare -ways.
usage note
-wise
combining form
also -ways. indicating direction or manner clockwise, likewise
with reference to profitwise, businesswise
word origin
old english -wisan; see wise²

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