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handwriting.

The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/
  1. The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.

    uncountable · usually
  2. Text that was written by hand.

    uncountable · usually
  3. The characteristic writing of a particular person.

    uncountable · usually
  4. A characteristic trait or hallmark by which somebody may be recognised.

    broadly · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From hand + writing, equal to handwrite + -ing.

verb/ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of handwrite

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From hand + writing, equal to handwrite + -ing.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.