prewriting adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •Before the development of the skill of writing.Prewriting strokes are the precursors to forming shapes, letters and numbers. — 2026 noun1 •A first draft, or plan made before the actual writing starts.During the all-important prewriting phase, effective writers use questions to determine what they know, and what they need to learn more about. — 2005 formsprewritings