-WISE


Meaning of -WISE in English

suffix forming adjectives and adverbs of manner (crosswise; clockwise; lengthwise) or respect (moneywise) (cf. -WAYS). °More fanciful phrase-based combinations, such as employment-wise (= as regards employment) are colloq., and restricted to informal contexts. [as WISE(2)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.