wordwise adjective 2adverb 2 adjective2 •Of or characteristic of a word or words; verbal.Wordwise feedback produced significantly higher gains than listwise. — 1995 •In terms of words (fixed groups of binary digits); one word of data at a time. adverb2 •Pertaining to, concerning, or regarding words; verbally.Turn the page and get an edge in wordwise. — 2005 •In terms of words (fixed groups of binary digits); one word of data at a time.