Etymology

Noun

1. A writing; a written document.
2. Written characters; style of writing.
3. Type made in imitation of handwriting.
4. An original instrument or document.
5. The written document containing the dialogue and action for a drama; the text of a stage play, movie, or other performance. Especially, the final form used for the performance itself.
6. A file containing a list of user commands, allowing them to be invoked once to execute in sequence.
7. A system of writing adapted to a particular language or set of languages.
8. An abbreviation for a prescription.

Synonyms

Related terms

• postscript
• subscript
• superscript
• scriptorium
• scriptwriter