text

text · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A book or other written or printed work.

  2. 2.

    The main body of a written work, as distinct from illustrations, notes, or appendices.

  3. 3.

    Written words or content in any form.

  4. 4.

    A text message sent via mobile phone.

  5. 5.

    (verb) To send a text message.

Forms

plural: texts

Related words

See also: document, message, writing
Synonyms: content, message, passage, writing

Etymology

From Latin "textus" meaning "tissue, texture, structure," from "texere" (to weave). The metaphor of weaving words together to create written work gave rise to the modern meaning. The sense of a mobile phone message emerged in the late 20th century.