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textbook Definition

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

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.
  • co-author: She has co-authored a textbook on Image processing, published by John Wiley in August 1999.
  • rewrite: We can rewrite the theology textbooks, Searching has been touched by the Holy Spirit, its ok guys it exists!
  • authore: Our tutors are experts in their fields, with many of them authoring the textbooks for the courses.
  • consult: Please consult any good undergraduate psychology textbook on how to deal with these people.
  • write: Williams & Wilkins This is an excellent textbook written by experts which covers several aspects of the course.

Adjective modifier

  • introductory: Over the years, several introductory textbooks have appeared in the field.
  • recommended: Learning resources Lecture notes, recommended textbook, sheets of problems for workshops.
  • best-selling: A new edition of a best-selling textbook in this critical area of primary literacy.
  • elementary: Elementary textbooks contain detailed discussions of the factors influencing power in a statistical test.
  • definitive: The volume has already become the definitive textbook on the prehistoric archeology of Ireland.
  • seminal: At the time of his appointment, Professor Jones had just completed his seminal textbook, Design Methods: Seeds of Human Futures.

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.
  • maths: Another good software package is Scientific Notepad, which is good for adapting maths textbooks.
  • economics: Of course people can't switch jobs just like that - only in economics textbooks, not in the real world.
  • sociology: One of the best starting points is the companion to the Macionis Sociology textbook.
  • psychology: Please consult any good undergraduate psychology textbook on how to deal with these people.
  • physiology: Rating: - laughable omission How can this really be an Anatomy and Physiology textbook written by a Phd?