adj Uncommon

handwritten

Handwritten (adj) means Written by hand rather than typed or printed. Example: “She kept the handwritten letters from her grandfather.”

adj

Written by hand rather than typed or printed.

"She kept the handwritten letters from her grandfather."

How to use handwritten

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWritten by hand instead of typed.

Common pairings

handwritten note handwritten letter

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She kept the _____ letters from her grandfather.

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.