textually
/ˈtɛkstʃuəli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to the written words of a text, rather than images, sounds, or other media.
- The two versions of the poem are textually identical, but the illustrations are different.
- Textually, the email was clear, but the tone seemed angry.
- She analyzed the document textually, focusing on word choice and sentence structure.
- According to the exact words of a source, especially a religious or legal text.
- The judge ruled textually, based strictly on the wording of the law.
- Some readers interpret the Bible textually, while others look for deeper meanings.
- The lawyer argued textually from the contract, ignoring the intent behind it.