manuscript
|man/u/script|
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/ˈmæn.jəˌskrɪpt/
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/ˈmæn.jʊˌskrɪpt/
handwritten or typed document
Etymology
Etymology Information
'manuscript' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'manuscriptus', where 'manu-' meant 'hand' and 'scriptus' meant 'written'.
Historical Evolution
'manuscriptus' transformed into the Old French word 'manuscrit', and eventually became the modern English word 'manuscript'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'handwritten document', but over time it evolved to include typed documents as well.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer's composition, draft, or work before it is published.
The author submitted the manuscript to the publisher.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40