textual

(teksc̸ho̵̅o̅ əl)

adjective

  1. of, in, based on, or conforming to a text
  2. literal; word-for-word

Origin: ME textuel < L textus: see text

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See textual in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of, relating to, or conforming to a text.

Related Forms:

  • texˈtu·al·ly adverb

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