handwriting
|hand/write/ing|
/ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/
(handwrite)
writing by hand
Etymology
'handwriting' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'hand' and 'writan,' where 'hand' meant 'hand' and 'writan' meant 'to write.'
'handwriting' changed from the Old English word 'handwritan' and eventually became the modern English word 'handwriting'.
Initially, it meant 'writing by hand,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of writing done with the hand, using a pen, pencil, or other instrument.
Her handwriting is very neat and legible.
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Noun 2
a person's particular style of writing with a pen or pencil.
I recognized his handwriting on the envelope.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35