# written

Pronunciation: US say "RIT-n" /ˈɹɪ.tn̩/; UK

## Verb

1. Past participle of write. — past participle of write
   - Simple: Past participle of write, used after forms of have or be.
   - _The report was written by a team of outside experts._
   - _She has written several award-winning plays for the stage._

## Adjective

2. Set down in writing rather than spoken, or typical of language that is written down.
   - Simple: Put down in words on paper or a screen, not said out loud.
   - _A written confession was found among the suspect's papers._
   - _The agreement remained verbal until both partners demanded a written contract._

## Origin

Formed from the verb "write" combined with the suffix "-en".

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