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Definition of textbook

textbook

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/
text · book
Plural:textbooks
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textbook Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A book used as a standard work for the study of a particular academic subject.

Example

"The professor assigned three chapters from the biology textbook for the weekend reading."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When functioning as an adjective, 'textbook' is almost exclusively used attributively (e.g., 'a textbook landing' or 'a textbook case'), meaning it typically appears directly before the noun rather than as a predicate adjective.

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'text' and 'book', originating in English in the late 18th century to denote a manual of instruction containing the basic text of a subject.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Textbook. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/textbook
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