Textile: meaning, definitions and examples

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textile

 

[ หˆtษ›kstaษชl ]

Noun
Materials
Context #1 | Noun

fabric production

Textile refers to any material made of interlacing fibers, including fabric, cloth, yarn, and thread. Textiles are commonly used in the production of clothing, household items, and industrial products.

Synonyms

cloth, fabric, material

Examples of usage

  • Textile factories produce a wide variety of fabrics for different purposes.
  • The textile industry plays a crucial role in the economy.
Context #2 | Noun

art and design

Textile can also refer to the art or craft of creating decorative fabrics, often using techniques like weaving, knitting, or dyeing. Textile art can include tapestries, quilts, and embroidery.

Synonyms

fabric art, fiber art, textile design

Examples of usage

  • She studied textile design at the university.
  • The museum features a collection of textile artworks.

Translations

Translations of the word "textile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรชxtil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคชเคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Textilien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tekstil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะบัั‚ะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tekstylia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็น”็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท textile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ textil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tekstil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฌ์œ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณูŠุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ textil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ textil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บบ็ป‡ๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tekstil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ textรญl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพา›ั‹ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tekstil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ textil

Etymology

The word 'textile' originated from the Latin word 'textilis', meaning 'woven'. Textiles have been an essential part of human civilization for thousands of years, with evidence of early textile production dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China. The development of textile manufacturing processes revolutionized the clothing and textile industry, leading to the mass production of fabrics and garments.

See also: subtext, textbook, textiles, texture.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,652 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.