Pencilled: meaning, definitions and examples

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pencilled

 

[ ˈpɛn.ʧəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

writing lightly

Pencilled refers to creating a drawing or writing something in pencil rather than ink or other medium, allowing for easy corrections. It is often used in contexts where precision and the ability to erase are necessary.

Synonyms

drafted, noted, sketched

Examples of usage

  • She pencilled in the meeting on her calendar.
  • He pencilled the outlines before tracing them in ink.
  • The artist pencilled the initial sketch for the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "pencilled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grafitado

🇮🇳 पेंसिल से लिखा हुआ

🇩🇪 mit Bleistift geschrieben

🇮🇩 dengan pensil

🇺🇦 пензлевий

🇵🇱 ołówkiem

🇯🇵 鉛筆で描かれた

🇫🇷 au crayon

🇪🇸 dibujado a lápiz

🇹🇷 kurşun kalemle yazılmış

🇰🇷 연필로 쓰여진

🇸🇦 مكتوب بالقلم الرصاص

🇨🇿 tužkou

🇸🇰 kreslené ceruzou

🇨🇳 用铅笔写的

🇸🇮 narisano s svinčnikom

🇮🇸 teiknað með blýanti

🇰🇿 қарындашпен жазылған

🇬🇪 წერილი ფანქრით

🇦🇿 qələm ilə yazılmış

🇲🇽 escrito a lápiz

Word origin

The term 'pencilled' originates from the word 'pencil,' which itself comes from the Latin 'penicillus,' meaning 'little tail'—referring originally to the fine hairs of a brush used for writing or drawing. The modern pencil was developed in the 16th century when graphite was discovered and shaped into sticks. The adoption of the pencil as a writing tool solidified its importance in education and the arts. 'Pencilled' as a term carries the essence of temporality and flexibility, as writing with a pencil allows for modification and adjustment, distinguishing it from more permanent forms of marking. Through the centuries, the pencil has evolved, but the action of 'pencilling' remains linked to creativity and ease of revision.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,607, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.