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Definition of prewriting

prewriting

/ˈpriːˌraɪ.tɪŋ/
pre · writ · ing
Plural:prewritings
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Past Simple:prewrote
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Past Participle:prewritten
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Present Participle:prewriting
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prewriting Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The initial stage of the writing process, involving activities such as brainstorming, researching, and outlining before composing a first draft.

Example

"Effective prewriting helps students organize their arguments before they begin drafting an essay."

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• verb

1

To formulate, research, and organize ideas or an outline before writing the first draft of a text (present participle of prewrite).

Example

"She spent an hour prewriting her research paper by mapping out key concepts on a whiteboard."

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• Nearby Words

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preworn
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prey
prezzie
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prewriting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prewriting
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