manuscript
Translation
manuscript, script
Examples
The author submitted the manuscript to the publisher.
The author submitted the manuscript to the publisher.
The museum has an ancient manuscript on display.
The museum has an ancient manuscript on display.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a book or document before it is printed The writer sent her manuscript to the publisher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: text, document, draft
Etymology
From Latin 'manu' (by hand) + 'scriptus' (written). Literally 'something written by hand'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'manual script' – a script that was written by hand, especially before printing was common.