manuscript Definition
- 1a book or document written before the invention of printing
- 2an author's handwritten or typed text that has not yet been published
Using manuscript: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "manuscript" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The library has a collection of medieval manuscripts.
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The author submitted the manuscript to several publishers.
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She spent months revising her manuscript before sending it to the editor.
manuscript Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for manuscript
Phrases with manuscript
a manuscript in which the text is supplemented with decorations, such as initials, borders, and miniature illustrations
Example
The illuminated manuscript was created in the 14th century.
a manuscript written entirely in the author's own handwriting
Example
The autograph manuscript of the famous novel was sold at an auction for a high price.
a manuscript that is a neat and corrected copy of a rough draft
Example
She made a fair copy manuscript of her essay before submitting it to the professor.
Origins of manuscript
from Latin 'manu scriptus', meaning 'written by hand'
Summary: manuscript in Brief
A 'manuscript' [ˈmænjəskrɪpt] is a handwritten or typed document that has not yet been published. It can refer to ancient books or modern works that have not yet been printed. Examples include 'The author submitted the manuscript to several publishers.' and 'She spent months revising her manuscript before sending it to the editor.' The term extends into phrases like 'illuminated manuscript,' referring to a decorated manuscript, and 'autograph manuscript,' denoting a manuscript written entirely by the author.
