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An Indian English adverb meaning 'by subject' or 'according to subject' — used to organise information, marks, or schedules into subject-specific categories.

ˈsʌbd͡ʒkətˈswaɪz56 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026

An Indian English adverb meaning 'by subject' or 'according to subject' — used to organise information, marks, or schedules into subject-specific categories. The '-wise' suffix is highly productive in Indian English (cf. 'subjectwise marks,' 'districtwise data') and appears in official, educational, and bureaucratic contexts.

The results were printed subjectwise so students could see their performance in each area.
Origin: Compound of 'subject' + '-wise' (adverbial suffix meaning 'in terms of' or 'sorted by'); the '-wise' formation is particularly common in Indian English bureaucratic and educational usage. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(chiefly, India) By subject or topic.

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