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copperplate vs longhand

longhand vs copperplate

copperplate and longhand both are nouns.

copperplate is not an adjective while longhand is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
copperplate Yes No No No
longhand Yes Yes No No
As nouns, longhand is a hypernym of copperplate; that is, longhand is a word with a broader meaning than copperplate:
  • copperplate: a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings
  • longhand: rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper
Other hypernyms of copperplate include cursive, cursive script, running hand.
copperplate (noun) longhand (noun)
an engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper
a print made from an engraved copperplate
a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings
copperplate (adjective) longhand (adjective)
having words written out in full by hand
Difference between copperplate and longhand

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