Re: What is a stringwise operator?

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What does the suffix "-wise" mean in general, for example in "clockwise" or "lengthwise"? Clockwise: in the direction of a clock, the way of a clock. Lengthwise: in the direction of the length, the way of the length (of something). Otherwise: in an other way, a way other (than expected).

I guess "-wise" (ways) is related to "-wards", though "-wards" is more directional (in terms of spatial relations) than "-ways" (which is more the manner, or way, in which something is done). Towards, inwards, outwards; and you wouldn't really say "stringwards", I don't think.

Anyways.... that's a Perlmonkwise explanation of "stringwise". ^.^

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Clockwise: in the direction of a clock

I perceive that like myself you are older than 35. Children of the Digital Age aren't generally taught how to read analog clocks.

(My wife is a high school physics teacher, and always gets grief from her students when a lab involves an analog timer.)