textually

A translator works textually to preserve the original meaning.

Definition

Adverb: In a manner relating to the text or the wording of something; according to the exact words or written content.

Usage Examples

• (She examined the document based on its written words.)
• (They are different in terms of exact wording.)
• (Looking at the written words alone, the contract is exact.)

Advanced Usage

• "Textually accurate": Conforming exactly to the original written words.

  • The translation must be textually accurate to preserve the author's intent. (It must match the original wording precisely.)

• "Textually based": Relying on or derived from a written text.

  • The study is textually based on medieval manuscripts. (It uses written documents as its foundation.)

Variants and Related Words

• Textual (adj): Relating to a text or the wording of something.

  • She conducted a textual analysis of the poem. (She examined the poem's language and structure.)

• Text (n): The main written content of a book, document, or other work.

  • The text of the speech was revised several times. (The written words of the speech.)

Synonyms

• Verbally: In spoken or written words (often used interchangeably, but "verbally" can refer to speech).
• Literally: In a strict, word-for-word manner (similar but can imply non-figurative meaning).
• In writing: As expressed in written form.

Related Idioms

• Word for word: Exactly as written or spoken, without any changes.

  • He repeated the instructions word for word. (He repeated them textually, with no alterations.)

• To the letter: Following the exact wording or instructions precisely.

  • The rules were followed to the letter. (They were obeyed textually, without deviation.)