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Definition of scripture

scripture

/ˈskrɪp.tʃɚ/
scrip · ture
Adverb:scripturally
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Plural:scriptures
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Adjective:scriptural
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• noun

1

The sacred writings of a religion, especially the Christian Bible or the Hebrew Bible (often capitalized or used in the plural).

Example

"Scholars spent years comparing ancient manuscripts of religious scripture from across the Mediterranean."

2

A statement, passage, or body of writings regarded as authoritative, indisputable, or foundational.

Example

"For many early economists, Adam Smith's treatise was treated almost as scripture."

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• Nearby Words

scripting
scriptural
scripturally
scripture
scriptwriter
scriptwriting
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English scripture, borrowed from Old French escriture and directly from Latin scriptura ("a writing, book, or sacred text"), derived from scribere ("to write").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scripture. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scripture
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