English dictionary · noun

scripture

A sacred writing or holy book.

Meaning and definitions

1. A sacred writing or holy book.
2. An authoritative statement.
3. A (short) passage or verse from the Bible.

Connected roots

• scrib-

  writing

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• describe

  to give a detailed account of something in words

• subscription

  Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment.

• subscribe

  to arrange to receive something regularly by paying in advance

• manuscript

  a document written by hand or an author's text before printing

• postscript

  An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature.

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