crosswise
|cross-wise|
🇺🇸
/ˈkrɔːsˌwaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈkrɒsˌwaɪz/
diagonal or at an angle
Etymology
'crosswise' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'croswise,' where 'cros' meant 'cross' and 'wise' meant 'manner or way.'
'croswise' transformed into the modern English word 'crosswise' through the influence of the word 'cross.'
Initially, it meant 'in the manner of a cross,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'diagonally or at an angle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a direction or position that is diagonal or at an angle to something else.
The logs were stacked crosswise to ensure stability.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Adverb 1
in a manner that is diagonal or at an angle to something else.
She cut the bread crosswise to make sandwiches.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45