handwriting — writing done by hand with a pen, pencil, or other writing implement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: writing done by hand with a pen, pencil, or other writing implement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The doctor's handwriting was so terrible that the pharmacist prescribed vitamins instead of antibiotics.
- She inherited her grandmother's recipe book, complete with beautiful handwriting from the 1950s.
- His handwriting was so perfect that people suspected he was actually a printer in disguise.
handwriting
NOUN[/ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/]
writing done by hand with a pen, pencil, or other writing implement
Her handwriting flows across the letter in elegant, looping curves.
Handwriting practice makes writing so exciting!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word attested from the 14th century in Middle English, formed literally from 'hand' and 'writing'. Before the development of printing technology, all documents were produced through handwriting, making it the standard means of textual reproduction in medieval and early modern periods.
Breakdown
hand (Old English hand, 'the human hand') + writing (Old English writan, 'to inscribe or mark'). The compound denotes the act of writing by hand, as opposed to mechanical or printed text.
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📝Examples
“The doctor's handwriting was so terrible that the pharmacist prescribed vitamins instead of antibiotics.”
“She inherited her grandmother's recipe book, complete with beautiful handwriting from the 1950s.”
“His handwriting was so perfect that people suspected he was actually a printer in disguise.”
“Handwriting analysis revealed important clues about the suspect's personality.”
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