Englanti

manuscript

gb/mˈænjəskɹˌɪpt/ us/mˈænjəskɹˌɪpt/
B2 Englanti
~ 4600
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Substantiivi B2 entity
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unpublished written work

A piece of writing that is not yet printed as a book or article.

Käyttömalli: [someone] submit [a manuscript] to [a publisher]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'manuscript' with 'script' for plays or films; however, 'manuscript' refers more broadly to any unpublished written work.
Synonyymit
draft (Emphasizes an unfinished version of a text, which may still change.) | typescript (Specifically refers to a typed version of a text, often for submission.)
Antonyymit
published work (Refers to material that has already been formally released to the public.)
Kollokaatiot
submit a manuscript |edit a manuscript |publish a manuscript |read a manuscript |reject a manuscript
Teemat
publishing |literature |writing |arts_entertainment |communication |business
Esimerkit
  • The author submitted her manuscript to three different publishers.
  • His latest novel is still in manuscript form.
  • The editor returned the manuscript with detailed comments.
  • She found an old manuscript in the attic.
  • The manuscript was accepted for publication after several revisions.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I sent my manuscript to a magazine.
  • The book is still a manuscript.
  • He worked on his manuscript all night.
  • She read the manuscript before it was printed.
Substantiivi B2 entity
2

old handwritten text

An old document or book written by hand.

Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may think all manuscripts are old; in fact, modern unpublished works are also called manuscripts.
Synonyymit
codex (A historical term for an ancient book, especially in bound form.)
Antonyymit
printed book (Refers to works reproduced by printing rather than handwritten copies.)
Kollokaatiot
ancient manuscript |medieval manuscript |illuminated manuscript |preserve a manuscript
Teemat
history |literature |archives |education |arts_entertainment |communication
Esimerkit
  • The museum displayed a medieval manuscript with gold leaf decorations.
  • Scholars studied the ancient manuscript to learn about early medicine.
  • The library has a rare illuminated manuscript from the 14th century.
  • She specialized in restoring damaged manuscripts.
  • The manuscript was kept in a climate-controlled room.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • We saw an old manuscript in the museum.
  • This manuscript was written hundreds of years ago.
  • The library keeps the manuscript safe.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
manuscript
IPA
GB/mˈænjəskɹˌɪpt/
US/mˈænjəskɹˌɪpt/
Tavut ja painotus
ma - nu - script (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (ma)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: manuscript
  • Plural: manuscripts
Sanaperhe
Forms
manuscripts noun
Related words
script noun B1 scriptwriter noun
Advanced or less common
scripted adjective
Ilmaukset

manuscript form

1
/mˈænjəskɹˌɪpt fˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase

unpublished state of writing

When a piece of writing is not yet published and exists only as the original copy.

Esimerkit
  • The novel remained in manuscript form for years before being published.
  • The report is still in manuscript form and hasn't been approved yet.

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