literalistic

lit·er·al·ism

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Definitions of literalistic word

noun literalistic adherence to the exact letter or the literal sense, as in translation or interpretation: to interpret the law with uncompromising literalism. 1
noun literalistic a peculiarity of expression resulting from this: The work is studded with these obtuse literalisms. 1
noun literalistic exact representation or portrayal, without idealization, as in art or literature: a literalism more appropriate to journalism than to the novel. 1
noun literalistic Of or pertaining to literalism. 1
adjective literalistic Of or pertaining to literalism or literalists. 0

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

First recorded in 1635-45; literal + -ism

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exclamation

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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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