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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTextile
/ˈtɛkstaɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of cloth or fabric produced by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers.
"The designer showcased a stunning collection made from organic textiles." - 2
Materials used in the production of clothing, upholstery, and other items.
"The store specializes in high-quality textiles sourced from around the world."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'textile' originates from the Latin 'textilis', meaning 'woven', which is derived from 'texere', meaning 'to weave'. The term has evolved through Middle French before entering the English language in the late 14th century, reflecting the importance of woven materials in trade and culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Textile" is said worldwide
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textile
Transliteration: tɛkstil
"Ce tissu est un textile de haute qualité."
Textil
Transliteration: tɛkˈtiːl
"Dieses Material ist ein hochwertiges Textil."
tessuto
Transliteration: tesˈsuːto
"Questo è un tessuto di alta qualità."
textil
Transliteration: teksˈtil
"Este material es un textil de alta calidad."
têxtil
Transliteration: ˈteʃtʃil
"Este tecido é um têxtil de alta qualidade."
कपड़ा
Transliteration: kapda
"यह कपड़ा उच्च गुणवत्ता का है।"
纺织品
Transliteration: fǎngzhīpǐn
"这是一种高质量的纺织品。"
직물
Transliteration: jikmul
"이것은 고품질 직물입니다."
織物
Transliteration: orimono
"これは高品質の織物です。"
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