counterclockwise

See also: counter clockwise and counter-clockwise

English

Alternative forms

• counter-clockwise

Etymology

From counter- +‎ clock +‎ -wise.

Adverb

counterclockwise (not comparable)

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

Synonyms

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

Adjective

counterclockwise (not comparable)

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

Derived terms

• counterclockwisely
• counterclockwiseness

 

Translations

anticlockwise — see anticlockwise