Scrivener

Pronunciation: /ˈskrɪvənər/

Definitions of scrivener

noun A person who writes or transcribes documents; a scribe or copyist.

Example Sentences

A1 The scrivener wrote the legal documents for the company.

A2 The scrivener carefully copied the manuscript by hand.

B1 The scrivener transcribed the audio recordings into written text.

B2 The scrivener proofread the contract before it was signed.

C1 The scrivener specialized in drafting complex legal agreements.

C2 The scrivener's attention to detail was crucial in preparing the official documents.

Examples of scrivener in a Sentence

formal The scrivener meticulously transcribed the legal documents.

informal The scrivener spent all day typing up paperwork.

slang I heard the scrivener is a pro at typing up contracts.

figurative In a way, a scrivener is like a human copy machine.

Grammatical Forms of scrivener

• past tense: scribbled
• plural: scriveners
• comparative: more scrivener
• superlative: most scrivener
• present tense: scribe
• future tense: will scrivene
• perfect tense: has scribbled
• continuous tense: is scribbling
• singular: scrivener
• positive degree: scrivener
• infinitive: to scribble
• gerund: scribbling
• participle: scribbled

Origin and Evolution of scrivener

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'scrivener' originated from the Old French word 'escrivain', which came from the Latin word 'scriba' meaning 'a writer or scribe'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'scrivener' evolved to refer specifically to a professional copyist or scribe, and later to someone who drafts legal documents or performs similar clerical work.