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writing implement

writing implement

1 3.2
A thing that you use to write, like a pen or pencil
  • noun
  • /ˈraɪtɪŋ ˈɪmplɪmənt/
translation icon : utensilio de escritura
  • Having the right writing implements can significantly improve your experience in art class.

Examples

  • So stylus being the very first writing implement of man, and it's also the most high tech implement these days.

  • Students often prefer colorful writing implements to make their notes more engaging.

  • Now, content triumphed over form as people, even little people in third grade, did their own things with whatever writing implements they could find.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Also, the eye-hand coordination of children is necessary for using writing implements because children use their hand and finger movements directly for writing.

    Academic text (2015)
  • All four men hold books and writing implements, icons of their intellectual pursuits.

    Academic text (2013)
  • As for writing implements: my younger son went through middle school and most of high school using pencils and pens that he found outside on the school grounds.

    Blog text (21)
  • The 30 handwriting donors copied a standard 50-word passage onto a 6" x 4" standard card, using normal rapid handwriting and their preferred writing implement.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Teachers have found that some types of materials (e.g., paper, writing implements) can distract from the potential learning opportunities of an interactive writing lesson (Roth, 2008).

    Academic text (2014)
  • F.A. Porsche designed numerous classic men's accessories such as watches, spectacles, and writing implements, which achieved worldwide recognition under the "Porsche Design" brand.

    Blog text (3)
  • She always carries her favorite writing implements in a stylish case for quick access.

Synonyms

marker
vswriting implement
57 1.1

A pen with a thick tip used to make bold marks

is a general device for making written marks rather than bold strokes
implement
vswriting implement
23 4.1

A tool used for a specific job, like in a kitchen or on a farm

is specifically for making written marks rather than general practical tasks
fountain pen
vswriting implement
8 3.1

A pen with a built-in ink holder that lets ink flow to the tip

is a general device used to form letters or marks on surfaces
Sharpie
vswriting implement
3 2.8

A permanent marker pen used to write on many surfaces

is a general device for making marks, not always permanent on many surfaces
stylus
vswriting implement
  • Archaic
1 5.6

A pointed tool used to write or cut marks on soft materials like wax and clay

is a general device for making marks by hand, not limited to pointed tools

How Precise

fountain pen
8 3.1
writing implement
1 3.2
pencil
17 1.0
marker
57 1.1
crayon
66 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

writing + implement

The compound is directly compositional: 'writing' specifies the activity and 'implement' means a tool, so together they denote a tool used for writing (e.g., pen or pencil). This formation follows a common modifier+noun pattern found across many languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Writing implement comes from the idea of a tool used for writing. The word implement means 'tool', so writing implement simply names items like a 'pen' or 'pencil'.