manuscript

Meanings

• noun

  A handwritten or typewritten document containing the original or copied text of a literary or historical work.

  - "The manuscript was discovered in an ancient library."
  - "The author submitted the manuscript to several publishers before it was accepted."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmænjəˌskɹɪpt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

autograph , handwrit , handwriting , ms , ms.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with manuscript
script , commit , quilt , wilt , pint

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Variants

List of all variants of manuscript that leads to same result
manuscript , manuscripts , in manuscript

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'manus' meaning hand and 'scriptus' meaning written.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first known manuscript of the Bible was discovered in the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947.

2. The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is one of the most famous manuscripts in history.

3. The term 'manuscript' is also used to refer to the original version of a film or television show before it is edited and released.

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Related Concepts

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1. Codex: A manuscript that is bound between covers, as opposed to a scroll.

2. Palimpsest: A manuscript on which later writing has been superimposed on earlier writing, erased, or overwritten.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Manuscripts have played a significant role in the preservation and transmission of literature and historical records throughout history. They were often handwritten by scribes and illuminated with intricate decorations, making them valuable artifacts.

How to Memorize "manuscript"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a person writing on a parchment with a quill pen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'manuscript' with the words 'history' and 'literature'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MANUS: 'Manus' for hand, 'Script' for written.

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