contrariwise – Ideal Dictionary

Contrariwise, which can be translated into Bengali as বিপরীতভাবে, উল্টোভাবে, or অন্যভাবে, is a term that conveys a sense of opposition or contrast. It is often used to indicate that something is true in one context but not in another.

Part of Speech & Pronunciation

Part of Speech: Adverb (/kənˈtɛr.i.waɪz/)

Definition of Contrariwise

Contrariwise means in a contrary manner; on the other hand. It is used to express that the opposite of what has been stated is also true.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for contrariwise include:

Conversely [the synonym word] meaning in Bengali: বিপরীতভাবে link
On the contrary [the synonym word] meaning in Bengali: উল্টোভাবে link
Oppositely [the synonym word] meaning in Bengali: বিপরীতভাবে link

Antonyms

Antonyms for contrariwise include:

Similarly (একভাবে)
Likewise (একভাবে)

Origin of Contrariwise

The term “contrariwise” originates from the combination of “contrary,” which comes from the Latin “contrarius,” meaning “opposite,” and the suffix “-wise,” which indicates manner or direction.

Nearby Words

Contrary (Adjective)
Contradict (Verb)

Contrariwise in Literature Quotes

“The truth is not always the same as the majority opinion.” – Giordano Bruno (সত্য সবসময় সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠ মতামতের মতো হয় না।)

“What is right is not always popular, and what is popular is not always right.” – Albert Einstein (যা সঠিক তা সবসময় জনপ্রিয় নয়, এবং যা জনপ্রিয় তা সবসময় সঠিক নয়।)

Contrariwise Meaning in Different Languages

Bengali: বিপরীতভাবে, Hindi: विपरीत रूप से, Nepali: विपरीत रूपमा, Urdu: برعکس, Tamil: மாறாக, Telugu: వ్యతిరేకంగా, Arabic: على العكس, Chinese: 相反, Japanese: 逆に, Russian: наоборот.

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