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writing

Pronunciation: /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

The English word “writing” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.
  2. Something written, such as a document, article or book.
  3. The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.
  4. A work of an author.
  5. The style of writing of a person.
  6. Intended for or used in writing.

Etymology

From Middle English writing, writyng, wryting, wrytyng, from Old English wrīting (“writing”), equivalent to write + -ing.

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