counterclockwise

See also: counter clockwise and counter-clockwise

English edit

Alternative forms edit

counter-clockwise

Etymology edit

counter- +‎ clock +‎ -wise

Adverb edit

counterclockwise (not comparable)

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

Synonyms edit

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

Adjective edit

counterclockwise (not comparable)

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

Translations edit

anticlockwise — see anticlockwise

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