contraclockwise

Thân thiện

The hands of the sundial move contraclockwise in the southern hemisphere.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock: Moving or oriented in a leftward circular direction, which is the reverse of the standard clockwise motion.

Usage

• The term "contraclockwise" is used to describe the direction of rotation, circular motion, or turning. It is synonymous with "counterclockwise" (primarily used in American English) and "anticlockwise" (primarily used in British English). It is most commonly applied in technical, scientific, or descriptive contexts.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • To open this valve, you must turn it in a contraclockwise direction.
  • The dancers spun in a tight, contraclockwise circle.
  • The diagram shows the contraclockwise rotation of the hurricane.

Advanced Usage

• "contraclockwise rotation": A standard phrase describing a specific type of angular motion.
  • The Earth's Coriolis effect causes contraclockwise rotation of storms in the northern hemisphere.

Variants and Related Words

• Counterclockwise (adj, adv): The more common American English equivalent.
• Anticlockwise (adj, adv): The more common British English equivalent.
• Clockwise (adj, adv): The opposite direction, following the path of clock hands.

Synonyms

• Anticlockwise: Moving in the opposite direction to clock hands.
• Counterclockwise: Moving in the opposite direction to clock hands.
• Widdershins (archaic/poetic): In a direction contrary to the sun's course (considered unlucky).

Antonyms

• Clockwise: In the direction of the rotation of the hands of a clock.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock

Từ đồng nghĩa

• counterclockwise
• anticlockwise