Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Text”
Words written or printed on paper or screen. Also a short message sent on a phone.
Word Family of Text
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Read the text in your textbook carefully before answering. A2
- She sent me a text message asking if I was coming to the party. A2
- The literary text explores themes of identity and belonging. B2
Origin and Word Formation of Text
From Latin textus (woven, from texere to weave). Metaphor: text as woven words.
Digital texting is now primary communication; 'text' as verb is very recent (2000s).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Text
Wrong: The text are difficult to understand.
Correct: The text is difficult to understand.
Text (singular noun) takes singular verb 'is', not 'are'.
Wrong: Can you text to me later?
Correct: Can you text me later?
Verb 'text' takes direct object, no preposition: text someone, not text to someone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Text
What are the word forms of “text”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “text”?
“text” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “text” come from?
From Latin textus (woven, from texere to weave). Metaphor: text as woven words.