handwritten
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈhændˌrɪtən/
KK: /hændˈwɪtən/
adjective
Definition
Created by writing with a pen or pencil instead of using a computer or typewriter.
Example
She prefers handwritten letters because they feel more personal.
Conversation
Did you see Sarah's handwritten notes from class?
Yeah, they look really organized and neat!
I wish I could take such handwritten notes like hers.
You can! Just practice writing more slowly and clearly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
scripted
cursive
manual
Antonyms
typed
printed
digital
verb
Definition
This term refers to text that is written by hand rather than printed or typed.
Example
She prefers handwritten notes over typed ones because they feel more personal.
Tense Forms
Past: handwrote
Past Participle: handwritten
Conversation
Did you see the letter I handwritten for you?
Yes, I loved it! It felt so personal.
I thought a handwritten note would be more special than a text.
Root Explanation
Handwritten → It is formed from "hand" (from Old English "hand", meaning the body part used for writing) and "written" (the past participle of "write", from Old English "writan", meaning to inscribe or mark). The word "handwritten" refers to something that is written by hand, as opposed to being printed or typed.
Memory Tip
Think of using your 'hand' to 'inscribe' something — that's why handwritten means something written by hand.
Visually Confused Words
unwritten