Entry Word: handwriting

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the form or style of a particular personʼs writing <she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate>

Synonyms hand, penmanship, script

Related Words scratch, scrawl, scribble; backhand, print; autograph, signature

2 writing done by hand <most students are taught the value of good handwriting>

Synonyms calligraphy, longhand, manuscript, penmanship, script

Related Words lettering; shorthand

Antonyms print, type