Definitions
- Referring to something that is related to or contained in a text. - Describing the written form of language as opposed to spoken language. - Talking about the specific words and language used in a written work.
- Referring to something that has been put down in writing. - Describing the act of recording information or ideas using written language. - Talking about the physical form of language as opposed to spoken language.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve language in a non-spoken form.
- 2Both can be used to convey information or ideas.
- 3Both are forms of communication.
- 4Both can be used in various contexts, such as academic, professional, or personal.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Textual refers specifically to language contained in a text, while written can refer to any language recorded in writing.
- 2Focus: Textual emphasizes the content and language used in a written work, while written emphasizes the physical form of the language.
- 3Usage: Textual is often used in academic or literary contexts, while written is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Connotation: Textual can imply a more analytical or critical approach, while written can be more neutral or descriptive.
Remember this!
Textual and written are synonyms that both refer to language in a non-spoken form. However, the difference between them lies in their scope and focus. Textual specifically refers to language contained in a text and emphasizes the content and language used, while written refers to any language recorded in writing and emphasizes the physical form of the language.
