-wise

Pronunciation

• IPA: /waɪz/

Origin

From wise ("way, manner").

Full definition of -wise

Suffix

1. in the direction or orientation ofThe gaoler slowly turned the key clockwise.
2. in the manner of
3. in the matter of; with regard toThis morning is promising weather-wise.

Derived terms

• imagewise
• objectwise
• spacewise

Usage notes

The suffix -wise is particularly productive in Indian English. See for example classwise, datewise, subjectwise.

Related terms

• -way, -ways