text synonyms

text

n.

  1. A textbook

    course book, class book, prescribed reading, required reading, manual, handbook, study book, assigned reference, syllabus; see also book 1.

  2. A subject, especially a verse from the Bible

    quotation, line, paragraph, stanza, passage, extract, topic, thesis, theme; see also subject 1.

  3. Writing, considered for its authenticity

    lines, textual evidence, document; see manuscript, writing 2. See syn. study at subject.

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