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- [lit-er-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈlɪt ər əˌlɪz əm/
- /ˈlɪtərəlɪzm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lit-er-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈlɪt ər əˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of literalism word
- noun literalism adherence to the exact letter or the literal sense, as in translation or interpretation: to interpret the law with uncompromising literalism. 1
- noun literalism a peculiarity of expression resulting from this: The work is studded with these obtuse literalisms. 1
- noun literalism exact representation or portrayal, without idealization, as in art or literature: a literalism more appropriate to journalism than to the novel. 1
- noun literalism The interpretation of words in their usual or most basic sense. 1
- noun literalism the disposition to take words and statements in their literal sense 0
- noun literalism literal or realistic portrayal in art or literature 0
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Origin of literalism
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; literal + -ism
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Parts of speech for Literalism
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literalism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
literalism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for literalism
noun literalism
- pedantry — the character, qualities, practices, etc., of a pedant, especially undue display of learning.
- laboriousness — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
- sophistry — a subtle, tricky, superficially plausible, but generally fallacious method of reasoning.
- meticulousness — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- thoroughness — executed without negligence or omissions: a thorough search.
Antonyms for literalism
noun literalism
- creativity — creative ability; artistic or intellectual inventiveness
Top questions with literalism
- what is literalism?
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