noun
Uncommon
Tex
tehks
Tex (noun) means a unit of linear mass density used for measuring the thickness of yarn or fibre. Example: “The thread was rated at 40 tex.”
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A unit of linear mass density used for measuring the thickness of yarn or fibre.
"The thread was rated at 40 tex."
How to use Tex
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA technical unit for how heavy a length of thread or fibre is.
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Word forms
- Plural
- texes
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Etymology
The letters of the name are meant to represent the capital Greek letters Τ (tau), Ε (epsilon), and Χ (chi), as TeX is an abbreviation of Ancient Greek τέχνη (tékhnē), which is also the root word of technical.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Tex” mean?
The word “Tex” means a unit of linear mass density used for measuring the thickness of yarn or fibre. In plain terms, a technical unit for how heavy a length of thread or fibre is.
How do you pronounce “Tex”?
“Tex” is pronounced tehks (/tɛks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tex” in a sentence?
Here is “Tex” used in a sentence: “The thread was rated at 40 tex.”
What part of speech is “Tex”?
“Tex” is a noun.
Is “Tex” a common word?
“Tex” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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