Scrivener: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrivener

 

[ หˆskrษชvษ™nษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

writing software

A scrivener is a person who writes professionally or on a regular basis. They typically use writing software to organize and manage their work effectively.

Examples of usage

  • The scrivener spent hours each day working on their latest novel.
  • Many scriveners prefer using specialized software to enhance their writing process.
Context #2 | Noun

legal profession

In the legal profession, a scrivener is a professional scribe or copyist who specializes in preparing legal documents, such as contracts, deeds, and wills.

Examples of usage

  • The scrivener meticulously transcribed the details of the contract.
  • Legal scriveners play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of legal documents.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrivener" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escrivรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‡เค–เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schriftsteller

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penulis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธััŒะผะตะฝะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pisarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝœๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcrivain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escritor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yazar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุชุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spisovatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spisovateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝœๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pisatelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rithรถfundur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yazฤฑรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escritor

Etymology

The word 'scrivener' originated from Middle English 'scriveiner', which in turn came from Old French 'escrivain', meaning 'writer' or 'scribe'. The term has been used historically to refer to professional writers, copyists, and legal scribes. Scriveners have played important roles in various fields, including literature, law, and administration.

See also: ascribe, circumscribed, inscribed, prescribe, scribble, scribe, scribes, scribing, subscribe, subscriber, subscription, transcribe.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,935 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.