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prewriting

adj · noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Before the development of the skill of writing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • 2026, Natasha Smet, Solomon and O'Brien's Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants Prewriting strokes are the precursors to forming shapes, letters and numbers.

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noun

Meaning 2

A first draft, or plan made before the actual writing starts.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

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verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of prewrite

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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