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longhand

long·hand
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lawng-hand, long-]
    • /ˈlɔŋˌhænd, ˈlɒŋ-/
    • /ˈlɒŋ.hænd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lawng-hand, long-]
    • /ˈlɔŋˌhænd, ˈlɒŋ-/

Definitions of longhand word

  • noun longhand writing of the ordinary kind, in which words are written out in full (distinguished from shorthand). 1
  • adjective longhand using longhand: longhand writing. 1
  • adjective longhand written in longhand: a longhand account of the meeting. 1
  • noun longhand Ordinary handwriting (as opposed to shorthand, typing, or printing). 1
  • noun longhand normal handwriting 1
  • noun longhand written out in normal handwriting 1

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Origin of longhand

First appearance:

before 1660
One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; long1 + hand

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Longhand

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

longhand popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

longhand usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for longhand

noun longhand

  • chirography — handwriting; penmanship
  • script — the letters or characters used in writing by hand; handwriting, especially cursive writing.
  • calligraphy — Calligraphy is the art of producing beautiful handwriting using a brush or a special pen.
  • manuscript — the original text of an author's work, handwritten or now usually typed, that is submitted to a publisher.
  • writing — the act of a person or thing that writes.

Antonyms for longhand

noun longhand

  • hindrance — an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
  • obstruction — something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation.
  • prevention — the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.
  • silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
  • check — Check is also a noun.

Top questions with longhand

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