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- [koun-ter-klok-wahyz]
- /ˌkaʊn tərˈklɒkˌwaɪz/
- /ˌkaʊn.təˈklɒk.waɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koun-ter-klok-wahyz]
- /ˌkaʊn tərˈklɒkˌwaɪz/
Definitions of counterclockwise word
- adverb counterclockwise If something is moving counterclockwise, it is moving in the opposite direction to the direction in which the hands of a clock move. 3
- adverb counterclockwise Counterclockwise is also an adjective. 3
- adverb counterclockwise in the opposite direction to the rotation of the hands of a clock 3
- adjective counterclockwise in a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock move 3
- noun counterclockwise In the opposite direction to the way in which the hands of a clock move around. 1
- adjective counterclockwise direction: opposite to clock hands 1
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Origin of counterclockwise
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; counter- + clockwise
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Parts of speech for Counterclockwise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
counterclockwise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
counterclockwise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for counterclockwise
adj counterclockwise
- revolving — that revolves: a revolving table top.
- clockwise — When something is moving clockwise, it is moving in a circle in the same direction as the hands on a clock.
- circling — a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. Equation: x 2 + y 2 = r 2 .
adjective counterclockwise
- left-handed — having the left hand more dominant or effective than the right; preferably using the left hand: a left-handed pitcher.
- anticlockwise — If something is moving anticlockwise, it is moving in the opposite direction to the direction in which the hands of a clock move.
- circular — Something that is circular is shaped like a circle.
- round — having a flat, circular surface, as a disk.
- helical — pertaining to or having the form of a helix; spiral.
Antonyms for counterclockwise
adjective counterclockwise
- right-handed — having the right hand or arm more serviceable than the left; using the right hand by preference: a right-handed painter.
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