Definition

A written document or text that is created by hand rather than printed.

Example

She submitted her handwrit for the assignment instead of typing it.

Conversation

I found an old handwrit that my grandmother wrote when she was young.

That's really cool! What did she write about?

She shared her experiences during the war, and it's all in her beautiful handwrit.

Wow, I bet it's fascinating to read something so personal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Handwrit is formed from "hand" (from Old English "hand", meaning the body part used for writing) and "writ" (from Old English "writan", meaning to write). The word refers to the act of writing done by hand.

Memory Tip

Think of using your 'hand' to 'write' — that's what handwrit means.

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