Meaning & Definition of word "Textbook"

Textbook

/ˈtɛks(t)ˌbʊk/

1. A book that is used as a standard source of information on a particular subject.
- Example: I need to buy the biology textbook for my upcoming class.
2. A comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of a particular subject, often divided into chapters and containing exercises or questions for the reader.
- Example: The university recommended a specific textbook for the history course.
3. A book containing a collection of information or instructions on a specific topic especially for use in education.
- Example: Her history textbook covered all the major events of the 20th century.
4. A standard reference for principles and practices in a field of study.
- Example: The textbook on economics provided essential theories that helped in understanding the market.
5. A book designed for use in schools or colleges.
- Example: Textbooks are expensive, and students often look for digital versions to save money.

Derived from 'text' + 'book', referring to a book that presents a body of knowledge.

textbook case:

An example that perfectly fits a particular theory or situation.

textbook example:

An example that illustrates a rule or principle perfectly.

textbook definition:

A precise and conventional explanation of a term.

educational:

Related to the process of education or teaching.

curriculum:

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

syllabus:

An outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching.

Meaning: Used to describe something that is perfect or standard.

Example Sentence: That performance was textbook; it couldn't have been better.

Meaning: Refers to applying theory perfectly in practice.

Example Sentence: His approach to solving the issue was textbook material.