1. relating to or based on a text or texts
2. relating to the actual words of a written work rather than its interpretation
Usage: academic

Examples

• The professor asked students to provide textual evidence for their arguments.
• She made several textual changes to the manuscript before publication.
• The textual analysis revealed inconsistencies in the author’s style.
• Textual criticism helps scholars determine the original version of ancient works.
• The lawyer focused on textual interpretation of the contract.
• Students must support their thesis with textual references from the novel.