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textbook

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/ˈtɛkstbʊk/ · text-book

A book used as a standard source of information on a particular subject, typically for study.

Meanings

nounformal

A book used as a standard source of information on a particular subject, typically for study.

ایک کتاب جو کسی خاص موضوع پر معلومات کا معیاری ذریعہ ہوتی ہے، عموماً مطالعے کے لیے۔

کتاب درسی

kitaab darsi

Synonyms

academic bookmanualreference bookتعلیمی کتابنصاب کتابریفرنس کتاب

Antonyms

fictionnovelstoryافسانہناولکہانی

Common Collocations

  • textbook rental
  • textbook author
  • textbook example

Example Sentences

I bought a new textbook for my math class.

میں نے اپنی ریاضی کی کلاس کے لیے ایک نئی کتاب درسی خریدی۔

main ne apni riyazi ki class ke liye ek nai kitaab darsi kharidi.

The textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the subject.

کتاب درسی اس موضوع کا مکمل جائزہ فراہم کرتی ہے۔

kitaab darsi is mauzoo ka mukammal jaiza faraham karti hai.

Teachers often recommend their favorite textbooks to students.

اساتذہ اکثر اپنے پسندیدہ نصاب کتابیں طلباء کو مشورہ دیتے ہیں۔

asatza aksar apne pasandeeda nisaab kitaain talba ko mashwara dete hain.

Easily Confused With

workbook:A workbook is usually used for exercises and practice, while a textbook provides information and content.

Word Family

text
nounمتن
textual
adjectiveمتنی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a textbook as a book that gives you the 'text' on your studies.

Visualize a classroom where a student is reading from a large, colorful textbook.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کتابوں کی دنیا میں چھپے کئی راز ہیں، ہر ورق پر ہے زندگی کا ساز ہے۔

kitaabon ki duniya mein chhupay kai raaz hain, har waraq par hai zindagi ka saaz hai.

In the realm of books, many secrets lie, each page holds the melody of life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کتاب کا پیچھا کرو، علم کا دروازہ کھلتا ہے۔

kitaab ka peecha karo, ilm ka darwaza khulta hai.

Chase the book, the door to knowledge opens.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "text + book" — a book containing instructional material

First known use: 19th century

The word 'textbook' originated in the 19th century as a combination of 'text' referring to the written content and 'book' denoting a collection of written sheets.