scrivener

scrive·ner

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skriv-ner]
- /ˈskrɪv nər/
- /ˈskrɪvnə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skriv-ner]
- /ˈskrɪv nər/

Definitions of scrivener word

noun scrivener scribe1 (defs 1, 2). 1
noun scrivener a notary. 1
noun scrivener clerk or scribe 1
noun scrivener a person who writes out deeds, letters, etc; copyist 0
noun scrivener a notary 0
noun scrivener a scribe, copyist, or clerk 0

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Origin of scrivener

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English scriveyner, equivalent to scrivein (< Old French escrivein; see scribe1, -an) + -er -er1

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Parts of speech for Scrivener

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scrivener

scrivener popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for scrivener

noun scrivener

anchorperson — the primary reporter on a news television broadcast
broadcaster — A broadcaster is someone who gives talks or takes part in interviews and discussions on radio or television programmes.
certifier — to attest as certain; give reliable information of; confirm: He certified the truth of his claim.
commissioner for oaths — a solicitor authorized to authenticate oaths on sworn statements
copier — A copier is a machine which makes exact copies of writing or pictures on paper, usually by a photographic process.

All 13 Synonyms of scrivener