printed or written words
the main body of printed or written matter on a page or in a book, as opposed to illustrations, notes, etc
the original written or printed words and form of a literary composition, as opposed to a revision or translation
a literary or other work selected for special study
= textbook
a passage of Scripture chosen esp for the subject of a sermon or in authoritative support of a doctrine
What damnéd error, but some sober brow will bless it and approve it with a text? — Shakespeare
a passage from an authoritative source providing a theme, e.g. for a speech
a theme or topic
= text message
[Middle English via French from Latin textus texture, context, past part. of texere to weave]