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Scripture: alternatives and connections

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Scripture

Anything written; a writing; a document; an inscription.

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Narrower term 1

Canon 76% connected

A law or rule.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Derivationally related 2

Scriptural 74% connected

Contained in the Scriptures; according to the Scriptures, or sacred oracles; biblical; as, a scriptural doctrine.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Scriptural 74% connected

Contained in the Scriptures; according to the Scriptures, or sacred oracles; biblical; as, a scriptural doctrine.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Component part 2

Testament 70% connected

A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his will as to disposal of his estate and effects after his death.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

Text 70% connected

A discourse or composition on which a note or commentary is written; the original words of an author, in distinction from a paraphrase, annotation, o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Bible 92% connected

A book.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Book 92% connected

A collection of sheets of paper, or similar material, blank, written, or printed, bound together; commonly, many folded and bound sheets containing c…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Word 92% connected

The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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