Transcription
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- [lawng-hand, long-]
- /ˈlɔŋˌhænd, ˈlɒŋ-/
- /ˈlɒŋ.hænd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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
- when is longhand quicker than shorthand?
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