widthwise en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English width Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Indo-European *weyd-s-ós Proto-Germanic *wīsaz Proto-Germanic *-wīsaz Proto-West Germanic *-wīs Old English -wīs Middle English -wis English -wise English widthwise From width + -wise.
Meanings
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directed across the width of an object or place.
Make a widthwise cut.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more widthwise | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most widthwise | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |