SCRIEVE Meaning and
Definition
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Scrieve is a verb primarily used in Scottish English and Scots dialects, derived from the Old Norse word "skriða" meaning to glide or slide. This term refers to the act of writing or drawing hastily, often in a messy or haphazard manner. It implies the action of quickly jotting down thoughts, notes, or information without much regard for neatness or precision.
Scrieve can also describe the act of copying or transcribing text, usually by hand, again emphasizing a hurried or casual approach to the task. It often conveys the idea of writing or sketching something quickly and informally, perhaps with a sense of urgency or spontaneity.
In addition to its literal usage, scrieve can have a figurative meaning related to the expression of thoughts or ideas in a fluent, rapid, or uninterrupted manner. It suggests the ability to articulate oneself without hesitation or deliberation, conveying a sense of natural flow or spontaneity in speech or writing.
The term scrieve is also sometimes used as a noun to refer to a piece of writing or inscription that has been hastily or carelessly executed. It can signify a document or manuscript that is handwritten but lacks formal structure or correct form, reflecting a more informal or unpolished style.
Overall, scrieve encompasses various concepts related to quick, casual, or rapid writing, conveying both the process and the outcome of hasty or informal written expression.
Etymology of SCRIEVE
The word "scrieve" originated from Old English "scrīfan", which means "to write, decree, or prescribe". It is related to the Old Norse "skrīfa" and the Old High German "scrīban", both having similar meanings. Over time, this word evolved into "schryven" in Middle English before ultimately becoming "scrieve" in Modern English.
Conjugate verb Scrieve
CONDITIONAL
I
would scrieve
you
would scrieve
he/she/it
would scrieve
we
would scrieve
they
would scrieve
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be scrieving
you
would be scrieving
he/she/it
would be scrieving
we
would be scrieving
they
would be scrieving
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have scrieve
you
would have scrieve
he/she/it
would have scrieve
we
would have scrieve
they
would have scrieve
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been scrieving
you
would have been scrieving
he/she/it
would have been scrieving
we
would have been scrieving
they
would have been scrieving
FUTURE
I
will scrieve
you
will scrieve
he/she/it
will scrieve
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will scrieve
they
will scrieve
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be scrieving
you
will be scrieving
he/she/it
will be scrieving
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will be scrieving
they
will be scrieving
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have scrieved
you
will have scrieved
he/she/it
will have scrieved
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will have scrieved
they
will have scrieved
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been scrieving
you
will have been scrieving
he/she/it
will have been scrieving
we
will have been scrieving
they
will have been scrieving
IMPERATIVE
you
scrieve
we
let´s scrieve
to scrieve
PAST
I
scrieved
you
scrieved
he/she/it
scrieved
we
scrieved
they
scrieved
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was scrieving
you
were scrieving
he/she/it
was scrieving
we
were scrieving
they
were scrieving
PAST PARTICIPLE
scrieved
PAST PERFECT
I
had scrieved
you
had scrieved
he/she/it
had scrieved
we
had scrieved
they
had scrieved
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been scrieving
you
had been scrieving
he/she/it
had been scrieving
we
had been scrieving
they
had been scrieving
PRESENT
I
scrieve
you
scrieve
he/she/it
scrieves
we
scrieve
they
scrieve
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am scrieving
you
are scrieving
he/she/it
is scrieving
we
are scrieving
they
are scrieving
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
scrieving
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have scrieved
you
have scrieved
he/she/it
has scrieved
we
have scrieved
they
have scrieved
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been scrieving
you
have been scrieving
he/she/it
has been scrieving
we
have been scrieving
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have been scrieving
