manuscript — a handwritten or typed document, especially an author's original copy of a book before it is published
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a handwritten or typed document, especially an author's original copy of a book before it is published
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmænjuˌskrɪpt/
Example Sentences
- The professor found Shakespeare's lost manuscript hidden in his grandmother's attic.
- She spent three years writing her novel manuscript, only to spill coffee on it the day before submission.
- The publisher rejected his manuscript, saying robots don't write romantic comedies.
manuscript
NOUN[/ˈmænjuˌskrɪpt/]
a handwritten or typed document, especially an author's original copy of a book before it is published
Author's original handwritten document
Man, YOU script this by hand - that's a manuscript!
The manuscript was handwritten carefully before finally being published.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'manuscriptus', composed of 'manus' (hand) and 'scriptus' (written). The term literally refers to something written by hand, which became the standard term for an author's original written work before printing.
Breakdown
manus (hand) + scriptus (written) = manuscript (a document written by hand)
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📝Examples
“The professor found Shakespeare's lost manuscript hidden in his grandmother's attic.”
“She spent three years writing her novel manuscript, only to spill coffee on it the day before submission.”
“The publisher rejected his manuscript, saying robots don't write romantic comedies.”
“Researchers are studying the illuminated manuscripts from the 12th century.”
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