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longhand vs copperplate

copperplate vs longhand

longhand and copperplate both are nouns.

longhand is an adjective but copperplate is not an adjective.

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

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