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Definition of Literal
1. Noun. A mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind.
Exact synonyms: Erratum, Literal Error, Misprint, Typo, Typographical Error
Generic synonyms: Error, Mistake
Derivative terms: Misprint
Generic synonyms: Error, Mistake
Derivative terms: Misprint
2. Adjective. Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something. "A genuine dilemma"
Exact synonyms: Actual, Genuine, Real
Similar to: True
Derivative terms: Genuineness, Literalness, Reality, Reality, Realness
Similar to: True
Derivative terms: Genuineness, Literalness, Reality, Reality, Realness
3. Adjective. Without interpretation or embellishment. "A literal depiction of the scene before him"
4. Adjective. Limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text. "A literal translation"
Also: Exact, Unrhetorical
Similar to: Denotative, Explicit
Antonyms: Figurative
Derivative terms: Literalness
Similar to: Denotative, Explicit
Antonyms: Figurative
Derivative terms: Literalness
5. Adjective. Avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis). "It's the literal truth"
Similar to: Plain
Definition of Literal
1. a. According to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical; as, the literal meaning of a phrase.
2. n. Literal meaning.
Definition of Literal
1. a small error in printing or writing [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Literal
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