Definitions
- Referring to writing by hand using letters and words instead of symbols or shorthand. - Describing a style of handwriting that is clear, legible, and written out in full. - Talking about the act of writing something down by hand in its entirety.
- Referring to the style, quality, and appearance of someone's writing. - Describing the physical act of writing by hand. - Talking about the way in which letters and words are formed when writing by hand.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve writing by hand.
- 2Both are forms of communication.
- 3Both can convey meaning and information.
- 4Both require the use of a writing instrument.
- 5Both can be used for personal or professional purposes.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Longhand refers to writing out words and letters in full, while handwriting encompasses the style and appearance of one's writing.
- 2Focus: Longhand emphasizes the act of writing by hand, while handwriting emphasizes the quality and appearance of the writing.
- 3Usage: Longhand is more commonly used to describe the act of writing something down, while handwriting is more commonly used to describe the style and quality of one's writing.
- 4Connotation: Longhand can imply a more formal or traditional style of writing, while handwriting can be used in a more casual or everyday context.
Remember this!
Longhand and handwriting are both related to writing by hand, but they have different meanings. Longhand refers to writing out words and letters in full, while handwriting encompasses the style and appearance of one's writing. While both words share some similarities, such as being forms of communication and requiring the use of a writing instrument, they differ in scope, focus, usage, connotation, and etymology.
