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Definition of textual

textual

/ˈtɛkstʃuəl/
tex · tu · al
Adverb:textually
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• adjective

1

Relating to, based on, or consisting of a written or printed text or the exact wording of a document.

Example

"The scholar conducted a detailed textual analysis of the medieval manuscript to identify later additions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'textual' (relating to a written text) with 'textural' (relating to the physical feel, surface, or consistency of a material).

• Rhymes for textual

• Nearby Words

textile
textless
textspeak
textual
textually
textural
texturally

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French 'textuel' or Medieval Latin 'textualis', derived from Latin 'textus' ('style or texture of a work'), originally the past participle of 'texere' ('to weave').

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