contexture
Americannoun
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the arrangement and union of the constituent parts of anything; constitution; structure.
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an interwoven structure; fabric.
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the act of weaving together.
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the process or manner of being woven together.
noun
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the fact, process, or manner of weaving or of being woven together
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the arrangement of assembled parts; structure
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an interwoven structure; fabric
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of contexture
From French, dating back to 1595–1605; see origin at context, -ure
Example Sentences
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We are all framed of flaps and patches, and of so shapeless and diverse a contexture, that every piece and every moment playeth his part.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 8, 2017
Unusuall words oft used give lesse offence; Nor will the old contexture dim or marre, For often us’d they’re next to old, thred-bare.
From Democritus Platonissans by Henry More
This islet, of curious contexture, resembles as near as possible a cup turned upside down, from which a fuliginous vapor arises.
From Facing the Flag by Jules Verne
Strengthened as was his monarchical power in Spain, in Germany he found it hemmed in and fettered by the Estates of the Empire and the whole contexture of political relations.
From Life of Luther by Julius Koestlin
A theory, in short, which for the reason is a veritable contexture of confusions.
From Tragic Sense Of Life by J. E. Crawford (John Ernest Crawford) Flitch
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