intertextual

in·ter·tex·tu·al·i·ty

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-teks-choo-al-i-tee]
- /ˌɪn tərˌtɛks tʃuˈæl ɪ ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-teks-choo-al-i-tee]
- /ˌɪn tərˌtɛks tʃuˈæl ɪ ti/

Definitions of intertextual word

noun intertextual the interrelationship between texts, especially works of literature; the way that similar or related texts influence, reflect, or differ from each other: the intertextuality between two novels with the same setting. 1
adjective intertextual of or relating to a text: textual errors. 1
adjective intertextual based on or conforming to the text, as of the Scriptures: a textual interpretation of the Bible. 1
noun intertextual Pertaining to intertextuality; being or involving the reference of one text by another. 1
adjective intertextual deriving meaning from the ways in which texts are interrelated 0
adjective intertextual of or having to do with the links between one literary work and another or others, as those formed by allusions 0

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Origin of intertextual

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

1970-75; < French intertextualité < inter- inter- + textuel textual + -ité -ity

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Parts of speech for Intertextual

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Intertextual

intertextual popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

intertextual usage trend in Literature

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