contexture

American  

[kuhn-teks-cher] / kənˈtɛks tʃər /

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.

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contexture British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• contextural adjective
• contextured adjective

Etymology

Origin of contexture

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

Example Sentences

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

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 Koestlin, Julius

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

From An Account of Timbuctoo and Housa Territories in the Interior of Africa by Jackson, James Grey

All these are so interwoven, that the attempt to separate them would tear to pieces the contexture of the whole; and if not entirely destroy, would very much depreciate the value of all the parts.

From Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject by Elliott, E. N.

And in this sense and acceptation of the words, the natural frame and contexture doth well and pregnantly administer unto us.

From Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together with Death's Duel by Donne, John