scripture
UK: ˈskrɪptʃə | US: ˈskrɪptʃər
n. sacred writings or texts, especially those of a religion
n. (archaic) any written or printed document
The word "scripture" originates from the Latin scriptura, meaning "a writing" or "something written," derived from scriptus, the past participle of scribere (to write). The morpheme "script" preserves the core idea of writing, while "-ure" forms a noun indicating a collective result (e.g., "literature," "fracture"). Historically, "scripture" narrowed in English to specifically denote religious texts, reflecting the cultural importance of written sacred traditions.
The Bible is considered holy scripture in Christianity.
Scholars study ancient scriptures to understand early civilizations.
The monk devoted his life to copying scripture by hand.
Her speech echoed the wisdom of Hindu scriptures.
(Archaic) The lawyer presented a scripture as evidence in court.