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Meaning of "freewriting" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FREEWRITING

freewriting  [ˈfriːˌraɪtɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FREEWRITING

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conjunction
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Freewriting is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FREEWRITING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

freewriting

Free writing

Free writing is a prewriting technique in which a person writes continuously for a set period of time without regard to spelling, grammar, or topic. It produces raw, often unusable material, but helps writers overcome blocks of apathy and self-criticism. It is used mainly by prose writers and writing teachers. Some writers use the technique to collect initial thoughts and ideas on a topic, often as a preliminary to formal writing. Free writing is not the same as automatic writing. Unlike brainstorming where ideas are simply listed, in freewriting one writes sentences to form a paragraph about whatever comes to mind.

Definition of freewriting in the English dictionary

The definition of freewriting in the dictionary is a free and unstructured style of writing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FREEWRITING


biting
ˈbaɪtɪŋ
copywriting
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪtɪŋ
exciting
ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ
fighting
ˈfaɪtɪŋ
handwriting
ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ
inviting
ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ
lighting
ˈlaɪtɪŋ
newswriting
ˈnjuːzˌraɪtɪŋ
playwriting
ˈpleɪˌraɪtɪŋ
prewriting
priːˈraɪtɪŋ
screenwriting
ˈskriːnraɪtɪŋ
scriptwriting
ˈskrɪptˌraɪtɪŋ
self-righting
ˌsɛlfˈraɪtɪŋ
skywriting
ˈskaɪˌraɪtɪŋ
songwriting
ˈsɒŋˌraɪtɪŋ
Speedwriting
ˈspiːdˌraɪtɪŋ
sportswriting
ˈspɔːtsˌraɪtɪŋ
typewriting
ˈtaɪpˌraɪtɪŋ
underwriting
ˈʌndəˌraɪtɪŋ
writing
ˈraɪtɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FREEWRITING

freety
Freeview
freeware
freeway
freewheel
freewheeler
freewheeling
freewheelingly
freewoman
freewrite
freezable
freeze
freeze out
freeze-dried
freeze-dries
freeze-dry
freeze-frame
freeze-frame button
freeze-up
freezer

WORDS THAT END LIKE FREEWRITING

accounting
auditing
awaiting
backbiting
counterfeiting
creative writing
editing
forfaiting
government in waiting
inhibiting
lady-in-waiting
limiting
no waiting
recruiting
siting
soliciting
suiting
uninviting
visiting
vomiting
waiting

Synonyms and antonyms of freewriting in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «freewriting» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FREEWRITING

Find out the translation of freewriting to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of freewriting from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «freewriting» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自由写作
1,325 millions of speakers

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freewriting
570 millions of speakers

English

freewriting
510 millions of speakers

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freewriting
380 millions of speakers
ar

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freewriting
280 millions of speakers

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freewriting
278 millions of speakers

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freewriting
270 millions of speakers

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মুক্তলিখা
260 millions of speakers

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freewriting
220 millions of speakers

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Freewriting
190 millions of speakers

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freewriting
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フリーライティング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

freewriting
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Freewriting
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

freewriting
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

freewriting
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्रीवेटिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

serbest Yazı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

freewriting
65 millions of speakers

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freewriting
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

freewriting
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

freewriting
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

freewriting
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

freewriting
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

freewriting
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

freewriting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of freewriting

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FREEWRITING»

The term «freewriting» is normally little used and occupies the 126.016 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FREEWRITING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about freewriting

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FREEWRITING»

Discover the use of freewriting in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to freewriting and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nothing Begins with N: New Investigations of Freewriting
The 16 essays in this book provide a theoretical underpinning for freewriting. Sheryl I. Fontaine opens the book with a description of the organization, purpose, and content of students’ 10-minute unfocused freewriting.
Pat Belanoff, Peter Elbow, Sheryl I. Fontaine, 1991
2
The Journal Freewriting Handbook
Adam power of the word, 54 Aguilan, Elemel imagination workout, 35 Ahmed, Seema oral spontaneity, 11 Bess, Samantha freewriting at home, 19–22 Branco, Jered students exchanging journals, 81–82 Ching, Stuart teacher's comments, ...
James Harstad, 1994
3
Everyone Can Write : Essays toward a Hopeful Theory of ...
This functional or process-centered definition clarifies the status of variations on freewriting that result from reimposing certain constraints: • Focused freewriting asks us to stay on one topic. • Public freewriting asks us to share our words with ...
Director of the Writing Program University of Massachusetts Peter Elbow Professor of English, Amherst, 1999
4
Writing Paragraphs and Essays: Integrating Reading, Writing, ...
If you do not have enough information to write a paper, you will need to interview more people or go on to freewriting, brainstorming, journal writing, reading, or searching the Internet to generate information that can be used for writing. Next ...
Joy Wingersky, Janice Boerner, Diana Holguin-Balogh, 2008
5
Writing Analytically
Freewriting is a method of arriving at ideas by writing continuously about a subject for a limited period of time without pausing to edit or revise. The rationale behind this activity can be understood through a well-known remark by the novelist ...
David Rosenwasser, Jill Stephen, 2011
6
Accidental Genius: Using Writing to Generate Your Best ...
Also new to this edition: an extensive section on how to refine your raw freewriting into something you can share with the world.
Mark Levy, 2010
7
Writing Without Teachers
The most effective way I know to improve your writing is to do freewriting exercises regularly. At least three times a week. They are sometimes called " automatic writing," "babbling," or "jabbering" exercises. The idea is simply to write for ten ...
Peter Elbow, 1998
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Freewriting for Fluency and Flow in Eighth and Ninth Grade ...
Data was collected over two weeks involving 17 eighth and ninth graders in two reading classrooms and their teacher. Students completed five-minute freewrites most every day for 18 weeks as part of their classroom warm-up.
Amy A. Lannin, 2007
9
How to Write an Essay, Grades 6-8
Webbing and Freewriting Now that you have a flood of ideas before you, you're ready for the next steps: webbing and freewriting. Webbing invites you to make connections between the details and ideas in your brainstorm, while freewriting ...
Gabriel Arquilevich, 1999
10
Everyone Can Write: Essays toward a Hopeful Theory of ...
Many people think that freewriting is only for young or unskilled writers: a babyish artificial exercise that would never benefit professionals. Freewriting is an artificial exercise—and it seems too easy—but I've found it continues to be of ...
Peter Elbow, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FREEWRITING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term freewriting is used in the context of the following news items.
1
27 Killer Strategies for Brainstorming Blog Post Ideas
Freewriting is the foundation of several brainstorming techniques. You simply write nonstop for a set amount of time. Don't make corrections or ... «Business 2 Community, May 15»
2
Think Grammar Doesn't Matter? It Could Be Holding You Back From …
Try freewriting for ten minutes every morning with your cup of coffee! 5. Proofread everything. It's no surprise that we're passionate about ... «Huffington Post, Mar 15»
3
Essay Writing Tips That Will Change Your Life
Freewriting is a personal favorite when brainstorming. Sit down and just let the words flow for 15 minutes or so. New ideas are bound to crop up ... «Learn U, Mar 15»
4
Interview with Máire Fisher
Once I enter that freewriting zone, where the story takes over and I'm never quite sure where I'll land up next, Fisher the Editor melts away and ... «Books LIVE, Mar 15»
5
Rupi Kaur: The Poet Every Woman Needs to Read
The words get in the way of the writing. I will open up my text edit document. The same one I always use. And I just begin. Freewriting. Rewriting ... «Huffington Post, Jan 15»
6
A Q&A with rapper Wale
I kept freewriting some songs and playing them over and over. Q: So this is going to be straight-Wale-no-chaser? A: Yeah. I've been more ... «Philly.com, Jan 15»
7
BAX to Host Artist Services Day 2015, Feb 15
We will share a freewriting exercise and explore a few of your samples, building strategies for effective, satisfying expression. 12:00-1:00pm «Broadway World, Jan 15»
8
8 Things Only Writers Who Still Swear By Pen and Paper Understand
Sometimes a little freewriting or doodling is all it takes to break the ice and get those ideas flowing. Who said doodling was just for passing time ... «Bustle, Jan 15»
9
How (and why) to write a love letter to yourself
This is a freewriting exercise, so let whatever comes to mind make its way onto the page. You can keep a couple of prompts in front of you, ... «Mother Nature Network, Oct 14»
10
Arianna Huffington gives advice about the creative process
... to trust our creative instincts and she described how she learned to trust her voice more by writing her dreams down as a freewriting exercise. «The Connector, Oct 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Freewriting [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/freewriting>. Apr 2024 ».
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