manuscript
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈmænjʊskrɪpt//
KK: /ˈmænjʊskrɪpt/
adjective
Definition
A written document that is usually not yet published, often created by hand or typed.
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher for review.
Conversation
I finally finished my manuscript for the short story competition!
That's awesome! I can't wait to read it.
Thanks! I spent a lot of time making sure the manuscript was perfect.
I'm sure it will be great — you always write such interesting stories.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
written
typed
drafted
Antonyms
printed
published
finalized
noun
Definition
A written document or composition that is not yet published or printed, often created by hand or typed.
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher for review.
Conversation
Have you finished reading that new manuscript yet?
Not yet, but I'm really enjoying it so far.
I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the ending of the manuscript.
Root Explanation
Manuscript is formed from "manu" (from Latin "manus", meaning hand) and "script" (from Latin "scribere", meaning to write). The word refers to a document that is written by hand.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'written by hand' — 'manu' means hand, and 'script' means to write.
Visually Confused Words
ascript
transcript
antescript