manuscript

American  

[man-yuh-skript] / ˈmæn yəˌskrɪpt /

noun

1. the original text of an author's work, handwritten or now usually typed, that is submitted to a publisher.

2. any text not printed.

3. a book or document written before the invention of printing.

4. writing, as distinguished from print.

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adjective

1. handwritten or typed, not professionally printed.

manuscript British  

/ ˈmænjʊˌskrɪpt /

noun

1. a book or other document written by hand

2. the original handwritten or typed version of a book, article, etc, as submitted by an author for publication

3. 1. handwriting, as opposed to printing

   2. ( as modifier )

      a manuscript document

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Other Word Forms

• manuscriptal adjective

Etymology

Origin of manuscript

1590–1600; < Medieval Latin manūscrīptus written by hand, equivalent to Latin manū by hand (ablative of manus ) + scrīptus written; script

Example Sentences

You get a manuscript at 2 p.m. in the afternoon and you know you better read it fast so you can be part of the bidding.

From Los Angeles Times

The traditional date of Aug. 24, established by readings of the most reliable manuscripts of the younger Pliny’s letters, has frequently been called into question by analysis of the region’s material remains.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new Cornell study suggests those informal reports point to a broader change in how scientists are preparing manuscripts.

From Science Daily

Metcalfe believes access to the previously hidden digital lives of the poet and his circle will lead him to the manuscript.

From Los Angeles Times

She steals a famous scribe’s manuscript and improves on it in secret.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• article
• document
• text