text message — a written message sent electronically between mobile phones or other devices
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a written message sent electronically between mobile phones or other devices
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtekst ˈmesɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My mom still thinks text messages are magic and signs every single one 'Love, Mom' as if it's a formal letter.
- I sent a text message to the wrong person and accidentally told my boss 'I love you' instead of my girlfriend.
- Please send me a text message with the meeting details before tomorrow.
text message
NOUN[/ˈtekst ˈmesɪdʒ/]
a written message sent electronically between mobile phones or other devices
She sent a quick text message to say she'd be home late.
The next text message left me blessed
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Text derives from Latin textus (woven thing), the past participle of texere (to weave), originally meaning written or woven words. Message comes from Latin missus (sent thing), the past participle of mittere (to send). The compound term text message emerged in the digital age to describe the modern communication method of sending written messages via mobile devices.
Breakdown
text (from Latin textus, woven/written) + message (from Latin missus, sent). The compound combines the concept of woven/written words with the concept of something sent or transmitted.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom still thinks text messages are magic and signs every single one 'Love, Mom' as if it's a formal letter.”
“I sent a text message to the wrong person and accidentally told my boss 'I love you' instead of my girlfriend.”
“Please send me a text message with the meeting details before tomorrow.”
“She received a mysterious text message from an unknown number at midnight.”
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