-wise

English

/waɪz/

suffix
Definitions
  • in the direction or orientation of
  • in the manner of
  • in the matter of; with regard to
  • One (thing) at a time

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English -wis inherited from Old English -wīs (-wise).

Origin

Old English

-wīs

Gloss

-wise

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