English Explanatory Dictionary

longhand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.
adv
  1. Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.
  2. Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɒŋˌhænd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-longhand.wav /lɔŋˌhænd/ /lɑŋˌhænd/

Word forms

longhand longhands

Etymology

From long + hand, by analogy with shorthand.

Synonyms

handwriting handwritten

Antonyms

shorthand print print out
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