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text type

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of written text, such as descriptive, narrative, expository or argumentative.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Examples

  • When you write your article, select a text type which suits your purpose.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Such types considered collectively.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • The students were required to analyze the article based on text type.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 文體類型 /文体类型 — type of written text
  • Chinese Mandarin: 語篇類型 /语篇类型 — type of written text
  • Finnish: tekstilaji — type of written text
  • Finnish: tekstityyppi — type of written text
  • Chinese Mandarin: 文類 /文类 — types collectively
  • Chinese Mandarin: 語篇類型學 /语篇类型学 — types collectively
  • Finnish: tekstilaji — types collectively
  • Finnish: tekstityyppi — types collectively