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written

 

[ หˆrษชt(ษ™)n ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

document

Expressed in writing (as opposed to orally).

Synonyms

printed, recorded, scripted

Examples of usage

  • The written agreement is legally binding.
  • She prefers written communication over phone calls.
Context #2 | Adjective

authorship

Composed or recorded in writing.

Synonyms

authored, composed, crafted

Examples of usage

  • Her written works have been published in various magazines.
  • The written words on the page captivated the readers.
Context #3 | Verb

text

To have scripted or composed something on a surface with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.

Synonyms

inscribed, recorded, scribbled

Examples of usage

  • She wrote a beautiful poem on the blank page.
  • He wrote his name on the document.

Translations

Translations of the word "written" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escrita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเค–เคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschrieben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tertulis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธััŒะผะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pisemny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›ธใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcrit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escrito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yazฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์„ฑ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุชูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ psanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรญsanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนฆ้ข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pisno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrifaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทะฑะฐัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yazฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escrito

Etymology

The word 'written' originated from the Middle English word 'writen', which is derived from the Old English word 'writan', meaning 'to score, outline, or draw the figure of'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to the act of creating text on a surface using a writing instrument. The concept of written communication has played a significant role in the development of human civilization, enabling the preservation and transmission of knowledge and ideas across generations.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With position #456, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.