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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

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textbook Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • pharmacology: References Bowman, W.C. , and Rand, M.J. ( 1984 ) Textbook of Pharmacology ( 2nd edition ).

Converse of object

  • co-edit: I have recently co-edited a textbook entitled Bioinformatics: Genes, Proteins and Computers which will be published by BIOS in 2003.

Adjective modifier

  • introductory: Over the years, several introductory textbooks have appeared in the field.

Modifies a noun

  • publisher: For at least the last 20 years, CBA has been provided as a teaching resource by textbook publishers.

Noun used with modifier

  • biology: Entire biochemistry and cell biology textbooks are still being written without ever mentioning the role of water.
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