text

[tekst]

text Definition

  • 1a written or printed work consisting of words, sentences, etc.
  • 2the main body of a printed or written work as distinct from commentary, notes, illustrations, etc.

Using text: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "text" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I received a text message from my friend.

  • Example

    The book contains a lot of historical texts.

  • Example

    The text of the speech was published in the newspaper.

  • Example

    She spent the whole day reading the text for her literature class.

text Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for text

Phrases with text

  • a written message sent electronically, usually via mobile phone

    Example

    I just got a text message from my boss.

  • a software application used to create and edit plain text files

    Example

    I prefer using a text editor for coding.

  • a book used as a standard source of information on a particular subject

    Example

    The professor recommended this textbook for the course.

Origins of text

from Latin 'textus', meaning 'that which is woven'

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Summary: text in Brief

The term 'text' [tekst] refers to a written or printed work consisting of words, sentences, etc. It can be a message sent electronically, like 'I received a text message from my friend,' or a book used as a standard source of information, like 'The professor recommended this textbook for the course.'

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