Escritorial

/ˌɛskrɪˈtɔːriəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of writing, writing desks, or the work of a scribe.

Etymology

From Latin scriptorium combined with the -ial suffix, creating an adjective form meaning 'of or pertaining to a writing room or writing activity.'

Kelly Says

This rare adjective connects to the Latin scriptorium where medieval monks did their painstaking manuscript work—calling something 'escritorial' basically means it has that careful, scribal quality.

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