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abovementioned introduced or discussed in an earlier part of a written text. [1/2 definitions]
accent to mark (a syllable) with a written or printed indication of stress. [1/8 definitions]
acrostic a sequence of written lines in which particular letters, usu. the first letter of every line, form an independent word or phrase. [1/2 definitions]
Acts of the Apostles the fifth book of the New Testament of the Christian Bible, believed to have been written by Luke, which describes the work of Jesus Christ as it was carried on after his death by his apostles.
add to say or write beyond what has already been said or written. [1/5 definitions]
add-on in computing, a supplementary program or piece of code written to alter, enhance, or extend the behavior of a main program. [1/2 definitions]
affidavit a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence.
alexandrine (sometimes cap.) of, pertaining to, or written in alexandrines. [1/2 definitions]
alphabet the letters of a written language, esp. if in the standard or customary order. [1/2 definitions]
also in addition to what has just been said or written. [1/3 definitions]
American the English language as it is spoken and written in the United States. [1/5 definitions]
American English the English language as spoken and written in the United States.
annotate to provide (a written work) with explanatory notes or critical commentary. [2 definitions]
anthology a collection of written works, often of a particular type, by one or several authors.
aphasia partial or total loss of the ability to use or to understand spoken or written language, usu. as a result of damage to the brain.
application a request, usu. written, for admission, employment, or the like. [1/6 definitions]
arabesque a brief piece of highly ornamented music, usu. written for piano. [1/4 definitions]
Aramaic designating or pertaining to the script in which this language was written. [1/3 definitions]
argument the main topic or theme, as of a written work. [1/6 definitions]
autobiography the events of a person's life written or told by that person.
autograph anything written in the author's own handwriting. [2/4 definitions]