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Manuscript - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A manuscript is a handwritten or typed document, often an early draft of a book, article, or musical composition before it is published or finalized. It can also refer to historical documents written by hand.

manuscript

/ˈmænjəˌskrɪpt/ /ˈmænjʊskrɪpt/

Definition:

A handwritten or typed document, especially an author's original text before publication.

Synonyms:

draft, document, text, composition

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

print, publication

Common Collocations:

ancient manuscript, unpublished manuscript, edit a manuscript, submit a manuscript, handwritten manuscript

Derivatives:

manuscriptal, manuscription

Usage Tips:

Use "manuscript" to refer to an author's original work before it is printed or published.

Common Phrases:

in manuscript form, manuscript submission, final manuscript

Etymology:

From Latin "manu scriptus," meaning "written by hand."

Examples:

  • 1. She found an old manuscript in the library attic.
  • 2. The author sent her manuscript to the publisher last week.
  • 3. He spent years working on his historical fiction manuscript.
  • 4. The museum displayed a medieval manuscript with intricate illustrations.

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