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typewrite

 

[ ˈtaɪpˌraɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

writing with a typewriter

To typewrite means to produce text by pressing keys on a typewriter. This method was widely used before the advent of computers and word processors. Typewriting involves striking keys that cause a ribbon to imprint ink on paper, thereby creating letters and words. It's a skill that requires practice and coordination, often associated with clerical work and writing professions. While typewriters have largely been replaced by modern technology, typewriting remains a nostalgic symbol of the writing process.

Synonyms

input, key in, type

Examples of usage

  • She learned to typewrite in high school.
  • He can typewrite faster than he can write by hand.
  • The author prefers to typewrite her manuscripts.

Translations

Translations of the word "typewrite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 digitar

🇮🇳 टाइप करना

🇩🇪 tippen

🇮🇩 mengetik

🇺🇦 друкувати

🇵🇱 pisać na maszynie

🇯🇵 タイプする

🇫🇷 taper

🇪🇸 teclear

🇹🇷 yazmak

🇰🇷 타이핑하다

🇸🇦 كتابة

🇨🇿 psát

🇸🇰 písať

🇨🇳 打字

🇸🇮 tipkati

🇮🇸 slá

🇰🇿 жазу

🇬🇪 წერა

🇦🇿 yazmaq

🇲🇽 teclear

Etymology

The term 'typewrite' originated from the combination of two words: 'type' and 'write'. 'Type' refers to the act of using a machine or apparatus to create letters or symbols. The word 'write' has Old English roots, derived from the word 'writan', which means to scratch or draw. The typewriter itself was invented in the 19th century, with Christopher Latham Sholes being credited for developing the first commercially successful model in 1868. The word 'typewriter' became popularized, leading to the verb 'typewrite' being used to describe the act of using this device. Over the decades, typewriting became an essential skill in offices and schools, significantly impacting communication and documentation processes. Despite the decline in use due to digital technology, the essence of typewriting remains influential in the history of writing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,083, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.