textual criticism
textual criticism
nounDefinition of TEXTUAL CRITICISM
1
: the study of a literary work that aims to establish the original text
2
: a critical study of literature emphasizing a close reading and analysis of the text
First Known Use of TEXTUAL CRITICISM
1859
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