Lexic.us

Definition of Writing

1. Noun. The act of creating written works. "It was a matter of disputed authorship"

2. Noun. The work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect). "That editorial was a fine piece of writing"

3. Noun. (usually plural) the collected work of an author. "The idea occurs with increasing frequency in Hemingway's writings"

4. Noun. Letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language. "The doctor's writing was illegible"

5. Noun. The activity of putting something in written form. "She did the thinking while he did the writing"

Definition of Writing

1. n. The act or art of forming letters and characters on paper, wood, stone, or other material, for the purpose of recording the ideas which characters and words express, or of communicating them to others by visible signs.

2. n. The act or art of forming letters and characters on paper, wood, stone, or other material, for the purpose of recording the ideas which characters and words express, or of communicating them to others by visible signs.

Definition of Writing

1. Verb. (present participle of write) ¹

2. Noun. Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning. ¹

3. Noun. Something written, such as a document, article or book. ¹

4. Noun. The process of representing a language with symbols or letters. ¹

5. Noun. A work of an author. ¹

6. Noun. The style of writing of a person. ¹

7. Noun. (qualifier as a modifier) Intended for or used in writing. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Writing

1. a written composition [n -S]

Medical Definition of Writing

1. 1. The act or art of forming letters and characters on paper, wood, stone, or other material, for the purpose of recording the ideas which characters and words express, or of communicating them to others by visible signs. 2. Anything written or printed; anything expressed in characters or letters; as: Any legal instrument, as a deed, a receipt, a bond, an agreement, or the like. Any written composition; a pamphlet; a work; a literary production; a book; as, the writings of Addison. An inscription. "And Pilate wrote a title . . . And the writing was, Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews." (John xix. 19) 3. Handwriting; chirography. Writing book, a book for practice in penmanship. Writing desk, a desk with a sloping top for writing upon; also, a case containing writing materials, and used in a similar manner. Writing lark, a bond. Writing paper, paper intended for writing upon with ink, usually finished with a smooth surface, and sized. Writing school, a school for instruction in penmanship. Writing table, a table fitted or used for writing upon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Writing

writh'd writh's writhe writhed writhen writher writhers writhes writhing writhing number

writhingly writhings writhled writhy writin' writing (current term) writing arm writing board writing desk writing desks

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