textual (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛkstʃuəl/

Definition

Relating to or of the nature of a text, especially the specific words written or printed.

Examples

• The book provides a detailed textual comparison of the two manuscripts.

• Scholars debated the textual integrity of the ancient document.

• Her essay focused on the textual evidence supporting her interpretation of the novel.

How to Use textual

textual analysis (collocation)

An examination of the words and structure of a written work. — "The course required a thorough textual analysis of Shakespeare's sonnets."

textual evidence (collocation)

Information or proof found directly within a written text. — "We looked for textual evidence to confirm the historical events described in the book."

textual criticism (collocation)

The scholarly study of textual variations to determine the original wording of a document. — "His research involved extensive textual criticism of medieval manuscripts."

Synonyms of textual

Words with a similar meaning to textual:

• written
• verbal
• scriptural
• literary

Antonyms of textual

Words with the opposite meaning to textual:

• oral
• spoken
• non-textual

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