Definitions for Text

˗ˏˋ noun ˎˊ˗

(countable, uncountable) A writing consisting of multiple glyphs, characters, symbols or sentences.

(countable, uncountable) A book, tome or other set of writings.

(colloquial, countable, uncountable) A brief written message transmitted between mobile phones.

˗ˏˋ verb ˎˊ˗

(transitive) To send a text message to; i.e. to transmit text using the Short Message Service (SMS), or a similar service, between communications devices, particularly mobile phones.

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Just text me when you get here.

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I'll text the address to you as soon as I find it.

(intransitive) To send and receive text messages.

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Have you been texting all afternoon?

(dated) To write in large characters, as in text hand.

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Pronunciation for Text

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'text' is in the rhyming family '-ɛkst'

Etymology of Text

˗ˏˋ noun, verb ˎˊ˗

From Middle English text, from Old French texte (“text”), from Medieval Latin textus (“the Scriptures, text, treatise”), from Latin textus (“style or texture of a work”), perfect passive participle of texō (“I weave”). Cognate to English texture.

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