Synonyms for

Textbook

Verb / ˈteˌkstbʊk / Another word for textbook — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A book used as a standard source of information on a particular subject.

Synonyms & similar words

text textedition tradeedition casebook schooltext schoolbook manual guidebook guide compendium primer coursebook workbook tome handbook encyclopedia dictionary almanac yearbook atlas directory catalog monograph thesis dissertation

Synonyms by register

Formal

primer manual treatise compendium

Informal

guidebook handbook crib sheet cheat sheet

Literary

codex tome

Antonyms

novel original unconventional unusual unorthodox unprecedented

Common collocations

  • textbook example
  • textbook case
  • textbook definition
  • textbook knowledge
  • textbook learning
  • textbook chapter
  • textbook exercise

Word family

noun textbook
adjective textbook

Usage note

As an adjective, 'textbook' implies something is a perfect or typical example of a particular type or quality. It is often used to describe situations or cases.

Example sentences

  1. The textbook had all the information I needed to complete my homework.
  2. I bought a new textbook for my math class.
  3. The textbook was heavy to carry around all day.
  4. The textbook was outdated and didn't have the latest information.
  5. The textbook had lots of pictures and diagrams to help me understand the subject better.

Quotes

  • 'A great textbook should not only be informative, it should also be engaging and interesting.' - Bill Gates
  • 'A textbook should be more than a list of facts. It should provoke thought, inspire curiosity, and encourage innovation.' - Neil deGrasse Tyson
  • 'A textbook is a device to induce sleep.' - Carl Jung

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