script
|script|
B2
/skrɪpt/
written text
Etymology
Etymology Information
'script' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'scriptum,' where 'scribere' meant 'to write.'
Historical Evolution
'scriptum' transformed into the Old French word 'escript,' and eventually became the modern English word 'script' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something written,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a written text of a play, film, or broadcast.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a written text of a play, film, or broadcast.
The director handed out the script to the actors.
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Noun 2
a set of written characters used for writing a particular language.
The Cyrillic script is used in many Slavic languages.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40