Counterclockwise

Definition

Counterclockwise refers to the direction of rotation that is opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move. It is a leftward or upward movement, as opposed to clockwise.

Related terms

Clockwise: Clockwise is the opposite of counterclockwise and refers to the direction in which the hands of a clock move.

Rotation: Rotation refers to spinning or turning an object around a fixed point. Counterclockwise rotation means rotating in an anti-clockwise direction.

Angle: An angle is formed when two rays share a common endpoint. The measurement of an angle can be described as either clockwise or counterclockwise from one ray to another.