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writings

Syllables: writ·ings/ˈɹaɪtɪŋz/

writings is the plural of writing.

Meaning of writing

Noun

writing (countable and uncountable, plural writings)

  1. (uncountable) Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.
    • Because writing of any kind is no more and no less than a graphic representation of speech[…], to study its nature and history we must often have recourse to the speech, that is, to the language, that the writing writes.2003, William G. Boltz, The Origin and the Development of the Chinese Writing System, page 14
    Synonyms:
    text
  2. (countable) Something written, such as a document, article or book.
  3. (uncountable) The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.
  4. (countable) A work of an author.
    • Congrats, you did an interesting piece of writing.
    Synonyms:
    work
  5. (countable) The style of writing of a person.
    • I can't read your writing.
    Synonyms:
    hand, handwriting
  6. Intended for or used in writing.
    • a writing table

Phrases with writings

Questions about writings

What is writings the plural of?
Writings is the plural of writing.
How do you pronounce writings?
Writings is pronounced /ˈɹaɪtɪŋz/.

Words near writings in the dictionary

  1. writing-pad
  2. writing-pads
  3. writing-paper
  4. writing-papers
  5. writinger
  6. writings
  7. writings on the wall
  8. writings on walls
  9. writless
  10. writo
  11. writos

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