manuscript

[ man-yuh-skript ]

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.

adjective

1. handwritten or typed, not professionally printed.

manuscript

/ 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

Other Words From

• manu·scriptal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of manuscript¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of manuscript¹

C16: from Medieval Latin manūscriptus, from Latin manus hand + scribere to write

Example Sentences

Most journals indexed on the platform either charge no APCs or minimal fees, averaging $300 per manuscript, to cover operating costs.

From Science Magazine

The manuscript was never recovered, and the novel lost to history.

From New York Times

Many journals invite authors to submit names of possible reviewers along with their manuscript.

From Science Magazine

Perhaps it’s better to ask if Kafka had the right to ask that the manuscripts be destroyed.

From Los Angeles Times

Rob Henshilwood, a books and manuscripts specialist at TW Gaze auction rooms, said the range of items reflected the "collaboration" of those who worked together to help England succeed.

From BBC

Related Words

• article
• document
• text