counterclockwise

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English

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Etymology

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From counter- +‎ clock +‎ -wise.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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counterclockwise (not comparable)

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

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Adjective

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counterclockwise (not comparable)

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

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