adj
Uncommon
handwritten
Handwritten (adj) means Written by hand rather than typed or printed. Example: “She kept the handwritten letters from her grandfather.”
adj
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Written by hand rather than typed or printed.
"Dr Richard Beeching's handwritten draft of his report survives in the National Archives."
— David Clough, The long road that led to Beeching (2023)
"She kept the handwritten letters from her grandfather."
"The bible was used by Presley throughout his life until his death on 16 August 1977 and contains his handwritten notes, thoughts and annotations."
— Cass Jones, Elvis Presley's bible sells for £59,000 (2012)
How to use handwritten
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWritten by hand instead of typed.
Common pairings
handwritten note
handwritten letter
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Etymology
From "hand" + "written."
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What does “handwritten” mean?
The word “handwritten” means written by hand rather than typed or printed. In plain terms, written by hand instead of typed.
How do you use “handwritten” in a sentence?
Here is “handwritten” used in a sentence: “She kept the handwritten letters from her grandfather.”
What part of speech is “handwritten”?
“Handwritten” is an adjective.
Is “handwritten” a common word?
“Handwritten” is an uncommon word in modern English.
