I. writ ‧ ten 1 /ˈrɪtn/ BrE AmE
the past participle of ↑ write
II. written 2 BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ writer , ↑ writing , ↑ rewrite ; verb : ↑ write , ↑ rewrite ; adjective : ↑ written ≠ ↑ unwritten ]
1 . recorded in writing:
the development of written language
written agreement/reply/statement/report etc
Please send a cheque with written confirmation of your booking.
2 . written test/exam a test etc in which you have to write the answers ⇨ oral
3 . the written word formal writing as a way of expressing ideas, emotions etc, as opposed to speaking