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writing.

Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/
  1. Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.

    uncountable
  2. Something written, such as a document, article or book.

    countable
  3. The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.

    uncountable
  4. A work of an author.

    countable
    Congrats, you did an interesting piece of writing.
  5. The style of writing of a person.

    countable
    I can't read your writing.
  6. Intended for or used in writing.

    countable · uncountable
    a writing table
Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of write

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

From Middle English writinge, wrytynge, writende, writand, from Old English wrītende, present participle of Old English wrītan (“to scratch, carve, write”), equivalent to write + -ing.

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