handwriting

Meaning

Noun

1. (uncountable, usually) The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
2. (uncountable, usually) Text that was written by hand.
3. (uncountable, usually) The characteristic writing of a particular person.
4. (broadly, uncountable, usually) A characteristic trait or hallmark by which somebody may be recognised.

Verb

present participle and gerund of handwrite

handwrite

To write something manually, normally used to emphasise that it is not being typed.

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Synonyms

writing

hand

✋

script

penmanship

calligraphy

signature

autograph

authorisation

holograph

authorization

missive

paw

transcription

type

ink marks

lines of the palm

apt move

standard method

calligraphic specimen

chirograph

chirography

encyclic

majesties’ handwriting

aptitude

type style

breve

brief

character

copying

cursive

cursive writing

epistle

favour

letter

Translations

Handschrift

écriture

scrittura

handschrift

calligrafia

γραφικός χαρακτήρας

grafia

γραφή

letra

escritura

γράψιμο

caligrafia

Schrift

lettre

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/

Etymology

From hand + writing, equal to handwrite + -ing.