writer's block

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Definitions of writer's block words

noun writer's block a usually temporary condition in which a writer finds it impossible to proceed with the writing of a novel, play, or other work. 1
noun writer's block an inability to think of ideas, which writers sometimes suffer from 0
noun writer's block a psychological condition in which a writer, esp. a professional writer, is unable to produce material, usually of a literary or creative kind 0

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Origin of writer's block

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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writer's block popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

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