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text·book (tekst′bo̵ok′)

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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