How Do You Spell TEXT?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛkst] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "text" is quite straightforward as it is pronounced and spelled phonetically. The IPA transcription for "text" is /tɛkst/. It starts with the voiceless alveolar stop /t/ sound, followed by the open-mid front unrounded vowel /ɛ/ and then the voiceless alveolar fricative /ks/ sound. The phonetic transcription helps in understanding the pronunciation and spelling of words, making it easier for non-native speakers to learn the language.

TEXT Meaning and Definition

  1. Text (noun):

    1. The written or printed words comprising a literary work, document, or written material.

    2. Any written or printed matter that can be read, such as a book, article, or manuscript.

    3. A message or communication in written form, usually sent electronically, as via email, text message, or social media.

    4. The actual words or content of a document or piece of writing as opposed to its form or presentation.

    5. A section or passage of a book, play, or other written work, often distinguished by specific content, context, or purpose.

    6. Linguistics: The original words of a speech or written work, as opposed to a paraphrase, translation, or interpretation.

    7. A source of authority or scholarly material for study or analysis, such as religious texts, literary texts, or historical texts.

    8. Typography: The main body of written material in a document, excluding headings, footnotes, captions, or other supplementary text.

    9. Mathematics: A numerical or algebraic expression written in symbols, representing a mathematical concept, equation, or calculation.

    Text (verb):

    1. To send a written message or communication to someone, typically via electronic means such as a text message or email.

    2. To quote or cite a specific passage or section from a written work in support of an argument or point of view.

    3. To mark or highlight specific words or passages in a document or written material for emphasis or reference.

  2. That on which a commentary is written; the subject of a sermon or discourse, as a selected verse or passage of Scripture; the written composition or book, as distinguished form notes or comments; very large handwriting as preparatory training for small or running hand.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TEXT

The word text originated from the Latin word textus, which means woven fabric or that which is woven. In ancient times, textus referred to the act of weaving or the finished product of weaving. During the late Middle Ages, the term evolved to refer to a written work, as writing was often perceived as a weaving of words. Over time, textus transformed into the Old French word texte, maintaining its meaning of a written work. Ultimately, the term was adopted into the English language as text.

Similar spelling words for TEXT

Plural form of TEXT is TEXTS

Conjugate verb Text

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have texted
you would have texted
he/she/it would have texted
we would have texted
they would have texted
I would have text
you would have text
he/she/it would have text
we would have text
they would have text

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been texting
you would have been texting
he/she/it would have been texting
we would have been texting
they would have been texting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would text
you would text
he/she/it would text
we would text
they would text

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be texting
you would be texting
he/she/it would be texting
we would be texting
they would be texting

FUTURE

I will text
you will text
he/she/it will text
we will text
they will text

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be texting
you will be texting
he/she/it will be texting
we will be texting
they will be texting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have texted
you will have texted
he/she/it will have texted
we will have texted
they will have texted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been texting
you will have been texting
he/she/it will have been texting
we will have been texting
they will have been texting

IMPERATIVE

you text
we let´s text

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to text

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was texting
you were texting
he/she/it was texting
we were texting
they were texting

PAST PARTICIPLE

texted

PAST PERFECT

I had texted
you had texted
he/she/it had texted
we had texted
they had texted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been texting
you had been texting
he/she/it had been texting
we had been texting
they had been texting

PRESENT

I text
you text
he/she/it texts
we text
they text

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am texting
you are texting
he/she/it is texting
we are texting
they are texting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

texting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have texted
you have texted
he/she/it has texted
we have texted
they have texted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been texting
you have been texting
he/she/it has been texting
we have been texting
they have been texting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it text

SIMPLE PAST

I texted
you texted
he/she/it texted
we texted
they texted

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