written

[rit-n]

verb

1. a past participle of write.

adjective

1. expressed in writing (spoken ).

written

/ ˈrɪtən /

verb

1. the past participle of write

adjective

1. taken down in writing; transcribed Compare spoken

   written evidence

   the written word

Other Word Forms

• half-written adjective
• prewritten adjective
• self-written adjective
• well-written adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of written¹

First recorded before 1000, for the adjective

Example Sentences

Especially with “Alien,” a franchise where a decision to cast a woman in a role originally written for a man made it iconic.

From Salon

History is written by the victors, goes the cliche, allowing them to shape a people’s sense of self and decide who’s important and who isn’t.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have written to the headteacher to ask how this has happened and what support is in place for the students and teachers affected," he said.

From BBC

A written response will be issued within six months and be presented to the UK-EU joint committee, the formal body which oversees the arrangements of the Windsor Framework.

From BBC

Millar: When we heard the lyrics, it was almost like she had written the song for the show.

From Los Angeles Times

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