Handwriting

Pronunciation: /ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of handwriting

noun writing done with a pen or pencil in the hand; script

Example Sentences

A1 My handwriting is not very neat.

A2 I can read my friend's handwriting easily.

B1 The teacher asked us to improve our handwriting for the final exam.

B2 Her handwriting is so beautiful, it looks like calligraphy.

C1 His handwriting is so unique, I can always recognize it.

C2 The expert analyzed the handwriting to determine the authenticity of the document.

Examples of handwriting in a Sentence

formal The teacher praised the student for their neat and legible handwriting.

informal I can barely read your handwriting, it's so messy!

slang His handwriting is so bad, it looks like chicken scratch.

figurative Her handwriting was like a work of art, each letter carefully crafted.

Grammatical Forms of handwriting

• past tense: handwrote
• plural: handwritings
• comparative: more handwriting
• superlative: most handwriting
• present tense: handwrites
• future tense: will handwrite
• perfect tense: has handwritten
• continuous tense: is handwriting
• singular: handwriting
• positive degree: handwriting
• infinitive: to handwriting
• gerund: handwriting
• participle: handwritten

Origin and Evolution of handwriting

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'handwriting' originated from the combination of 'hand' and 'writing', referring to the act of writing by hand.

Evolution of the word: The term 'handwriting' has evolved to encompass not only the physical act of writing by hand but also the unique style and characteristics of an individual's writing. With the advent of technology, the term now also refers to digital writing and typing.