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Definition of handwritten

handwritten

/ˌhændˈrɪt.ən/
hand · writ · ten
Past Simple:handwrote
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Past Participle:handwritten
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Present Participle:handwriting
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handwritten Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Written by hand using a pen, pencil, or other writing instrument rather than being typed or printed.

Example

"She sent a thoughtful handwritten thank-you note after the interview."

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• verb

1

To write by hand with a pen, pencil, or similar instrument rather than typing (past participle of handwrite).

Example

"All of the wedding invitations had been carefully handwritten in black ink."

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• Rhymes for handwritten

• Nearby Words

handwringing
handwrite
handwriting
handwritten
handy
handyman
handyperson

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Handwritten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/handwritten
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