counterclockwise

See also: counter clockwise and counter-clockwise

English

Alternative forms

counter-clockwise

Etymology

counter- +‎ clock +‎ -wise

Adverb

counterclockwise (not comparable)

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

Synonyms

(opposite of clockwise): anticlockwise (UK), contraclockwise

Adjective

counterclockwise (not comparable)

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

Translations

anticlockwise — see anticlockwise

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