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Witting: meaning, definitions and examples

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witting

 

[ หˆwษชtษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

writing ability

Witting refers to a quality of being aware, conscious, or intentional in one's actions or decisions. In a literary context, it can denote the ability to write with purpose and clarity. An adept witting can craft words that resonate with readers and evoke emotions. This term is often used in discussions about the importance of conscious writing in literature and communication.

Synonyms

awareness, consciousness, intentionality

Examples of usage

  • Her witting was evident in her compelling novel.
  • The witting of the speech made a significant impact.
  • He was praised for his witting during the workshop.

Translations

Translations of the word "witting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escrevendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเค–เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schreiben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menulis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธัะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pisanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸท็ญ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcriture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escritura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yazma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ€์“ฐ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ psanรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรญsanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†™ไฝœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pisanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ritun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yazma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escritura

Etymology

The term 'witting' originates from the Old English word 'witt', which means 'knowledge' or 'understanding'. This ancient root connects to various forms of the word that have existed throughout the history of the English language, reflecting the evolution of meaning from simple awareness to a more complex notion of conscious writing and intent. Over time, 'witting' has been used in both literary and philosophical contexts, emphasizing the significance of being deliberate in thought and expression. The usage of the term has seen a decline in modern vernacular but remains relevant in discussions surrounding literature, creativity, and purposeful communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,493, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.