What does literalism mean?
Definitions for literalism
ˈlɪt ər əˌlɪz əmlit·er·al·ism
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Princeton's WordNet
literalismnoun
the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature
literalismnoun
a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense
Wiktionary
literalismnoun
Literal interpretation or understanding; adherence to the exact letter or precise significance, as in interpreting or translating.
literalismnoun
The style of art portraying a subject as literally and accurately as possible.
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literalism
Literalism refers to the interpretation and understanding of a text, word, or concept in the most exact, literal sense, without any metaphorical, figurative, or symbolic meaning. It often involves adherence to the plain or obvious meaning of a text. This concept is often applied in matters of religion, law, and literature.
Webster Dictionary
Literalismnoun
that which accords with the letter; a mode of interpreting literally; adherence to the letter
Literalismnoun
the tendency or disposition to represent objects faithfully, without abstraction, conventionalities, or idealization
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of literalism in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of literalism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- ליטעראַליזםYiddish
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