textbook

Textbook means a book used to teach about a subject.

(noun)

An example of a textbook is a chemistry book used in a 10th grade science class.

The definition of textbook is something that is a perfect or classic example.

(adjective)

An example of a textbook case is a standard case of pneumonia.

See textbook in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a book giving instructions in the principles of a subject of study, specif. one used as the basis or partial basis of a course of study

adjective

so typical as to be suitable for inclusion in a textbook; providing a model; classic: a textbook case of medical malpractice

See textbook in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A book used in schools or colleges for the formal study of a subject.

adjective

Being a characteristic example of its kind; classic: a textbook case of schizophrenia.

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