"scriptwriting" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From script + writing. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|script|writing}} script + writing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} scriptwriting (uncountable)
  1. The writing of scripts, usually for film or television. Tags: uncountable Related terms: scriptwriter
    Sense id: en-scriptwriting-en-noun-t8DPWbvl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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