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writings

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹaɪtɪŋz// UK //ɹˈaɪtɪŋz// writ·ings

n. the books, letters, or articles that a person has written. It is a way to talk about all of someone's work as a whole.

n. the body of work produced by a specific author or thinker. Often used to refer to a collection of texts that share a common theme or philosophical perspective.


SIMPLE

I am reading the early writings of this famous philosopher.

CONTEXTUAL

The professor spent years studying the political writings of the 18th century to understand the origins of the revolution.

COMPLEX

Scholars often debate whether his private journals should be included alongside his published writings when assessing his overall contribution to modern literature.

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