text

Definition

A writing consisting of multiple glyphs, characters, symbols or sentences.

Etymology

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.

Example Sentences

• "In the morning, you're vexed / He's on to the next / And you didn't even get no text"
• "German text"