An Indian English adverb meaning 'in terms of questions' or 'question by question,' formed using the highly productive '-wise' suffix common in South Asian English. Typically used in educational contexts — exam debriefs, study sessions, or academic discussions — where someone analyzes performance or content on a per-question basis. While '-wise' compounds are used in standard English (e.g., 'otherwise,' 'likewise'), Indian English extends this pattern more freely to create ad-hoc adverbs like 'questionwise,' 'subjectwise,' or 'topicwise.'
The teacher went through the exam questionwise, explaining where students had lost marks.
Questionwise means: An Indian English adverb meaning 'in terms of questions' or 'question by question,' formed using the highly productive '-wise' suffix common in South Asian English. Typically used in educational. It is mainly Indian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. It is an education-system term, so usage is institutional and routine.
questionwise means: An Indian English adverb meaning 'in terms of questions' or 'question by question,' formed using the highly productive '-wise' suffix common in South Asian English. Typically used. Register: informal, Indian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(India) In terms of or by means of questions.
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Questionwise means: An Indian English adverb meaning 'in terms of questions' or 'question by question,' formed using the highly productive '-wise' suffix common in South Asian English. Typically used in educational. It is mainly Indian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. It is an education-system term, so usage is institutional and routine.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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