Written: meaning, definitions and examples

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written

[ ˈrɪt(ə)n ]

^{Context #1}

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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 escrita

🇮🇳 लिखित

🇩🇪 geschrieben

🇮🇩 tertulis

🇺🇦 письмовий

🇵🇱 pisemny

🇯🇵 書かれた

🇫🇷 écrit

🇪🇸 escrito

🇹🇷 yazılı

🇰🇷 작성된

🇸🇦 مكتوب

🇨🇿 psaný

🇸🇰 písaný

🇨🇳 书面的

🇸🇮 pisno

🇮🇸 skrifaður

🇰🇿 жазбаша

🇬🇪 დაწერილი

🇦🇿 yazılı

🇲🇽 escrito

Word origin

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.