Counterclockwise

Alternative forms

• counter-clockwise

Origin

- + clock + -

Full definition of counterclockwise

Adverb

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

Synonyms

• (opposite of clockwise) anticlockwise UK, contraclockwise

Adjective

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