protowriting

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noun

Any of the early systems of symbols that developed into writing.

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Meanings

nounprotowriting (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAny of the early systems of symbols that developed into writing.
  2. uncountablehuman sciencesMeaningless writing-like patterns drawn by children who cannot yet write.

Origin

From proto- + writing.

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Translations

Polish proto-pismo, proto-pismo
  • proto-pismosystem of symbols that developed into writing
  • proto-pismomeaningless writing-like patterns drawn by children
Portuguese protoescrita
  • protoescritasystem of symbols that developed into writing
Cite this entry
APA

protowriting. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protowriting

MLA

“protowriting.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protowriting. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “protowriting,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protowriting.

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