avant-texte

noun

The study of a written work by analyzing the process of composition, including prior manuscripts, rough drafts, etc.

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Meanings

nounavant-texte (uncountable)
  1. uncountableliteratureThe study of a written work by analyzing the process of composition, including prior manuscripts, rough drafts, etc.

Origin

  1. French[Term?]
  2. Englishavant-texte

From French [Term?].

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APA

avant-texte. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/avant-texte

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“avant-texte.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/avant-texte. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “avant-texte,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/avant-texte.

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