scriptwriting
|script/write/ing|
B2
/ˈskrɪptˌraɪtɪŋ/
(scriptwrite)
writing scripts
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scriptwriting' originates from the English word 'script' combined with 'writing', where 'script' meant 'written text' and 'writing' meant 'the activity of composing text'.
Historical Evolution
'script' changed from the Latin word 'scriptum' and eventually became the modern English word 'script'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of writing a script', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the activity or process of writing scripts for films, television, or theater.
She pursued a career in scriptwriting after graduating from film school.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/19 06:23