Synonyms for longhand
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.
Forms
- Plural
- longhands → cursives, handwritings…
Example sentences
- cursive Can you read Russian written with cursive letters?
- handwriting There is need for improvement in your handwriting.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| longhand | falling | |
| cursive | rising | |
| handwriting | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- cursive
- 11 letters
- handwriting3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (handwriting3 = 3 syllables).