Text Definition
tĕkst
texted, texts
noun
texts
The actual structure of words in a piece of writing; wording.
Webster's New World
The actual or original words used by an author, as distinguished from notes, commentary, paraphrase, translation, etc.
Webster's New World
The exact or original words of a speaker.
Webster's New World
The principal matter on a printed or written page, as distinguished from notes, headings, illustrations, etc.
Webster's New World
Any of the forms, versions, or editions in which a written work exists.
Webster's New World
verb
To send a text message (to)
Webster's New World
To communicate by text message.
He texted that he would be late.
American Heritage
To key or send text messages.
She was texting in class and missed what was said.
American Heritage
Origin of Text
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Middle English texte from Old French from Late Latin textus written account from Latin structure, context, body of a passage from past participle of texere to weave, fabricate teks- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin textus, perfect passive participle of texō (“weave").
From Wiktionary
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