longhand

Meanings

• adjective

  Written out at full length, not abbreviated or shorthand

  - "He took down the longhand version of the letter."
  - "The novel was originally written in longhand."

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Antonyms

shorthand , print , print out , shorthand

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Synonyms

handwriting , handwritten

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Variants

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longhand , longhands

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Etymology

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From Old English lang, 'long', and hand, 'hand'.

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Trivia

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1. Longhand was the primary method of writing for thousands of years before the invention of the printing press.

2. The longest handwritten document in the world is the 'Cambridge Copperplate Bible', which contains over 1,100 pages and weighs over 100 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manuscript: A document written by hand, especially one containing an original literary or musical composition.

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Culture

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Longhand has been used historically for writing letters and composing works before the invention of typewriters and computers. It is often associated with a personal touch and care in communication.

How to Memorize "longhand"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'longhand' written out in full letters. Imagine the length of each letter and how they flow together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'longhand' with the idea of taking one's time and putting care into something. Think about the personal touch that comes with writing something by hand.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Longhand: letters never abbreviated'.

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