counterclockwise

See also: counter clockwise and counter-clockwise

English

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Etymology

From counter- +‎ clock +‎ -wise.

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Adverb

counterclockwise (not comparable)

  1. (US, Canada) In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

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Adjective

counterclockwise (not comparable)

  1. (US, Canada) Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

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