Written

Definition

Written refers to something expressed or communicated in writing, or the past participle of the verb "write."

Parts of Speech

• Adjective
• Verb (past participle of "write")

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɪt.ən/
• Respelling: RIT-uhn

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɪt.ən/
• Respelling: RIT-uhn

Etymology

The word "written" is derived from Old English "writan," meaning "to score, outline, or write," which comes from Proto-Germanic "*writaną," meaning "to tear or scratch," and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European "*wreid-," meaning "to cut or scratch."

Derivatives

• Rewrite (verb)
• Writtenness (noun)
• Prewritten (adjective)
• Unwritten (adjective)
• Written-down (adjective)

Synonyms

• Documented
• Recorded
• Scripted

Antonyms

• Unwritten
• Oral
• Verbal

Usage

The word "written" is used to describe something conveyed in writing, such as "The rules are written on the board." It also serves as the past participle of "write," as in "She has written a book."

Related Terms

• Write: To compose text or create symbols on a surface.
• Script: A written document or text.
• Documentation: Materials that provide written evidence or explanation.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Expressed or communicated in writing: Refers to information or ideas conveyed through text.
  • Example: "The agreement was finalized in a written document."

Verb (past participle)

• Past participle of 'write': Refers to the completed action of composing or recording text.
  • Example: "She has written a letter to her friend."