contexture

[ kuhn-teks-cher ]

noun

1. the arrangement and union of the constituent parts of anything; constitution; structure.
2. an interwoven structure; fabric.
3. the act of weaving together.
4. the process or manner of being woven together.

contexture

/ kənˈtɛkstʃə /

noun

1. the fact, process, or manner of weaving or of being woven together
2. the arrangement of assembled parts; structure
3. an interwoven structure; fabric

Derived Forms

• conˈtextural, adjective

Other Words From

• con·textur·al adjective
• con·textured adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of contexture¹

From French, dating back to 1595–1605; context, -ure

Example Sentences

That perpetual miracle in nature—the contexture of the generations—the living taking the meaning of their lives from the dead!

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Excessive grants, followed by violent and arbitrary resumptions, tore to pieces the whole contexture of the government.

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It was of a loose watrish contexture, such an one, as he had seen growing out of rotten wood.

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As sweet as that 'contexture of woodbines, sweet-briar, and myrtle' in which the anglers sat and sipped orange punch at Tottenham.

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There is a very extensive manufactory of red woollen caps at Fas, the contexture of which is well deserving investigation.

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