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Added 4 October 2026

writing

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ noun

In Latin: scriptum, codex, caudex Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about writing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.
Something written, such as a document, article or book.
The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.

verb

present participle and gerund of write

Origin

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

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