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Textual

Verb / ˈteˌkstʃu:ʌl / Another word for textual — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or consisting of texts; based on or conforming to a text.

Synonyms & similar words

verbal written literary scriptural documentary bookish scholarly canonical authentic factual historical original printed published recorded transcribed typewritten recorded archival bibliographic

Synonyms by register

Formal

scriptural documentary written literary

Informal

written in print

Literary

scriptural epistolary

Antonyms

oral spoken verbal unwritten non-written non-textual

Common collocations

  • textual analysis
  • textual evidence
  • textual criticism
  • textual variant
  • textual data
  • textual information
  • textual meaning

Word family

noun text
adverb textually

Usage note

Primarily used in academic or technical contexts to refer to something related to written text. Avoid using it where 'written' or 'verbal' would be clearer and more natural.

Example sentences

  1. The professor asked us to analyze the textual evidence from the poem.
  2. The editor made some changes to the textual content of the article.
  3. The museum showcased a collection of textual artifacts from ancient civilizations.
  4. The author's writing style is very textual and descriptive.
  5. The librarian recommended some textual sources for my research paper.

Quotes

  • 'Textual analysis of literary works can reveal subtle meanings that might not be immediately apparent.' - J.K. Rowling
  • 'The textual tradition of the Bible is both rich and complex.' - Karen Armstrong
  • 'The textual history of Shakespeare's plays is fascinating to study.' - Harold Bloom

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