written

adjective

Simple meaning

Of, relating, or characteristic of writing.

Pronunciation

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rituhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɹɪtən

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Definition

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adjective

Of, relating, or characteristic of writing (i.e., of that which has been written).
Having been written.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency: Very Common
Typical Use: Everyday English

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More ways to use written

“Her beautiful story was written with such care and vivid detail.”adjective

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written languagewritten wordwritten permission

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Compound terms

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written accountnounCompound term
A written document preserving knowledge of facts or events.
written agreementnounCompound term
A legal document summarizing the agreement between parties.
written assignmentnounCompound term
An assignment to write something.
written communicationnounCompound term
Communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten).
written documentnounCompound term
Writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature).
written languagenounCompound term
Communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten).

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: of or relating or or characteristic of writing (i.e

scrawledprintedgraphicalinscribedhandwrittenengrossedtypewrittenscripted

Antonyms

Sense: of or relating or or characteristic of writing (i.e

unwritten

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