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- [lit-uh-rey-tim]
- /ˌlɪt əˈreɪ tɪm/
- /ˌlɪ.tə.ˈrɑː.tɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lit-uh-rey-tim]
- /ˌlɪt əˈreɪ tɪm/
Definitions of literatim word
- adverb literatim word for word and letter for letter; in exactly the same words. 1
- noun literatim (of the copying of a text) letter by letter. 1
- adverb literatim letter for letter 0
- adverb literatim letter for letter; literally 0
- adverb literatim (of the copying of text) Letter by letter. 0
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Origin of literatim
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Medieval Latin, a formation based on Latin līterātus (see literate), with adv. suffix -im
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Parts of speech for Literatim
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
literatim popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
literatim usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for literatim
adv literatim
- precisely — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- actually — You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true.
- completely — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
- simply — in a simple manner; clearly and easily.
adj literatim
- accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
- literally — in the literal or strict sense: She failed to grasp the metaphor and interpreted the poem literally. What does the word mean literally?
adjective literatim
- exactly — Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
Antonyms for literatim
adv literatim
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- loosely — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- figuratively — of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, especially a metaphor; metaphorical and not literal: The word “head” has several figurative senses, as in “She's the head of the company.”. Synonyms: metaphorical, not literal, symbolic.
adj literatim
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
See also
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