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Text

Representation of information using characters.

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A sequence of characters used to represent information, often in written or digital form.

Etymology

From Middle English 'texte', from Old French 'texte', from Latin 'textus' ('woven fabric'), past participle of 'textere' meaning 'to weave'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Text is how we share information using letters and symbols, like writing a story or sending a message.

Fun Facts

Early forms of text included hieroglyphs and cuneiform
The printing press revolutionized the spread of text
Digital text is stored as binary code

FAQ

What is text? It's a way to represent language using written characters
How is it used? For communication, documentation, and creative writing
What are examples of text? Books, emails, and signs

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Information Communication

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Paragraph Sentence Word

Meronyms — Parts or Components

Character Glyph Letter

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Document Book Message

Indexes

abstract digital informational

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