ALL meanings of literature
lit·er·a·ture
L l - noun literature Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit. 1
- noun Definition of literature in Technology The literature. Computer-science journals and other publications, vaguely gestured at to answer a question that the speaker believes is trivial. Thus, one might answer an annoying question by saying "It's in the literature." Oppose Knuth, which has no connotation of triviality. 1
- noun literature collective work of society 1
- noun literature writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 1
- noun literature studies, class 1
- noun literature the entire body of writings of a specific language, period, people, etc.: the literature of England. 1
- noun literature published work on a subject 1
- noun literature the writings dealing with a particular subject: the literature of ornithology. 1
- noun literature profession 1
- noun literature the profession of a writer or author. 1
- noun literature literary work or production. 1
- noun literature any kind of printed material, as circulars, leaflets, or handbills: literature describing company products. 1
- noun literature Archaic. polite learning; literary culture; appreciation of letters and books. 1
- variable noun literature Novels, plays, and poetry are referred to as literature, especially when they are considered to be good or important. 0
- uncountable noun literature The literature on a particular subject of study is all the books and articles that have been published about it. 0
- uncountable noun literature Literature is written information produced by people who want to sell you something or give you advice. 0
- noun literature written material such as poetry, novels, essays, etc, esp works of imagination characterized by excellence of style and expression and by themes of general or enduring interest 0
- noun literature the body of written work of a particular culture or people 0
- noun literature written or printed matter of a particular type or on a particular subject 0
- noun literature printed material giving a particular type of information 0
- noun literature the art or profession of a writer 0
- abbreviation LITERATURE learning 0
- noun literature the profession of an author; production of writings, esp. of imaginative prose, verse, etc. 0
- noun literature all writings in prose or verse, esp. those of an imaginative or critical character, without regard to their excellence: often distinguished from scientific writing, news reporting, etc. 0
- noun literature all of such writings considered as having permanent value, excellence of form, great emotional effect, etc. 0
- noun literature all the writings of a particular time, country, region, etc., specif. those regarded as having lasting value because of their beauty, imagination, etc. 0
- noun literature all the writings dealing with a particular subject 0
- noun literature all the compositions for a specific musical instrument, voice, or ensemble 0
- noun literature printed matter of any kind, as advertising, campaign leaflets, etc. 0
- noun literature acquaintance with books; literary knowledge 0
- noun literature The body of all written works. 0
- noun literature The collected creative writing of a nation, people, group, or culture. 0
- noun literature All the papers, treatises, etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject. 0
- noun literature Written fiction of a high standard. 0