contrariwise

[kon-trer-ee-wahyz or, for 3, kuhn-trair-]

con·trar·i·wise

[kon-trer-ee-wahyz or, for 3, kuhn-trair-]
adverb
1.
in the opposite direction or way.
2.
on the contrary; in direct opposition to a statement, attitude, etc.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English contrary-wyse. See contrary, -wise
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Contrariwise is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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contrariwise (ˈkɒntrərɪˌwaɪz)
 
adv
1.  from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand
2.  in the reverse way or direction
3.  in a contrary manner

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