literalistically

lit·er·al·ism

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lit-er-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈlɪt ər əˌlɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lit-er-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈlɪt ər əˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of literalistically word

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

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Origin of literalistically

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 Literalistically

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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literalistically 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.

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