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writo

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An error made when writing by hand.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: slip of the pen, lapsus calami, lapsus plumæ; miswriting

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: slip of the pen, lapsus calami, lapsus plumæ, miswriting

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From write + -o, after the pattern of typo.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: schrijffout — error in writing
  • Finnish: kirjoitusvirhe — error in writing
  • Polish: błąd pisarski — error in writing
  • Spanish: errata — error in writing