text
UK: tɛkst | US: tɛkst
n. written or printed words; the main body of a book or other written work
n. a short written message (e.g., SMS)
n. a passage from a written work used as evidence or for discussion
The word "text" originates from the Latin textus, meaning "woven" or "fabric," derived from the verb texere ("to weave"). This metaphor reflects how written words are "woven" together to form coherent content. Over time, textus evolved into Old French texte and Middle English text, retaining its core idea of structured written material.
The professor analyzed a historical text from the 15th century.
She sent a quick text to confirm the meeting time.
The textbook includes exercises at the end of each chapter.
His essay cited several primary texts as references.
The app allows users to highlight text and add notes.