"bookwise" meaning in English

See bookwise in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: From book + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|book|wise}} book + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} bookwise (not comparable)
  1. In the manner of a book. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: book-ways, book-wise

Alternative forms

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