Writing: meaning, definitions and examples

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writing

 

[ ˈraɪtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

creative activity

The activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper and composing text.

Synonyms

authorship, composition, scripting

Examples of usage

  • I have always had a passion for writing.
  • She decided to pursue a career in writing.
  • His writing style is unique and engaging.
Context #2 | Noun

written work

A written work such as a book, article, or poem.

Synonyms

literature, piece, work

Examples of usage

  • His latest writing explores themes of identity and belonging.
  • She submitted her writing to a literary magazine.
  • The writing received critical acclaim.
Context #3 | Verb

marking words

The act of forming letters and words on a surface with a pen, pencil, or typewriter.

Synonyms

inscribing, scribbling, transcribing

Examples of usage

  • He was writing a letter to his friend.
  • She enjoys writing in her journal every night.
  • The author spent hours writing the final chapter of the novel.

Translations

Translations of the word "writing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escrita

🇮🇳 लेखन

🇩🇪 Schreiben

🇮🇩 penulisan

🇺🇦 писання

🇵🇱 pisanie

🇯🇵 書くこと

🇫🇷 écriture

🇪🇸 escritura

🇹🇷 yazma

🇰🇷 글쓰기

🇸🇦 كتابة

🇨🇿 psaní

🇸🇰 písanie

🇨🇳 写作

🇸🇮 pisanje

🇮🇸 skrift

🇰🇿 жазу

🇬🇪 წერა

🇦🇿 yazma

🇲🇽 escritura

Word origin

The word 'writing' has its origins in the Old English word 'writan', which means 'to score, outline, or draw'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the act of forming letters and words. Writing has been a fundamental form of communication and expression throughout human history, playing a crucial role in recording information, sharing stories, and preserving knowledge. From ancient civilizations carving symbols into stone to modern authors crafting novels, writing continues to be a powerful tool for creativity and connection.

See also: overwrite, rewrite, underwrite, underwriter, writ, write, writer, writers, written.