# handwriting

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/ · frequency rank #13,526

## Definitions
1. The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
2. Text that was written by hand.
3. The characteristic writing of a particular person.
4. A characteristic trait or hallmark by which somebody may be recognised.

## Etymology
From hand + writing, equal to handwrite + -ing.

## Common misspellings (18)
`ahndwriting`, `hadnwriting`, `handdwriting`, `handrwiting`, `handwirting`, `handwriitng`, `handwritign`, `handwritingg`, `handwritinng`, `handwritnig`, `handwritting`, `handwrriting`, `handwrtiing`, `handwwriting`, `hanndwriting`, `hanwdriting`, `hhandwriting`, `hnadwriting`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/handwriting