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Definition -wise in British English

-wise suffix

suffix
/waɪz/
1

speaking of, or referring to: used with many nouns, verbs, and adjectives

Example

It was a poor show, talent-wise (=speaking of talent).

Example

weather-wise (=referring to the weather)

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2

in the direction of: used with some nouns and adjectives

Example

lengthwise (=from one end to another)

Example

cross-wise (=in a cross direction)

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Definition -wise in British English