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Definition of typewrite

typewrite

/ˈtaɪpˌraɪt/
type · write
Adjective:typewritten
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Past Simple:typewrote
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Past Participle:typewritten
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Present Participle:typewriting
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typewrite Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To write or produce text using a typewriter or a similar keyboard-operated machine.

Example

"Before personal computers became widespread, secretaries had to typewrite every business letter by hand."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although the past participle "typewritten" remains common in modern English, the base verb "typewrite" is now largely dated and has been almost entirely replaced by the shorter verb "type".

• Nearby Words

typesetter
typesetting
typestyle
typewrite
typewriter
typewriting
typewritten

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a back-formation from "typewriter", combining "type" (from Greek typos, meaning "impression" or "mark") and "write" (from Old English writan).

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