English word protowriting comes from English writing, English proto-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| writing | English (eng) | (as a modifier) Intended for or used in writing.. (countable) A work of an author.. (countable) The style of writing of a person.. (uncountable) Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.. (uncountable) Something written, such as a document, article or book.. (uncountable) The process of representing a language with symbols or letters. |
| proto- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Relating to protons and/or positive charge.. (linguistics, genetics) most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of. First. |
| protowriting | English (eng) | (linguistics) Meaningless writing-like patterns drawn by children who cannot yet write.. Any of the early systems of symbols that developed into writing. |