What does nonliteral mean?
Definitions for nonliteral
non·lit·er·al
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Princeton's WordNet
figurative, nonliteraladjective
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
"figurative language"
Wiktionary
nonliteraladjective
Not literal.
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nonliteral
Nonliteral refers to a form of language, expression, or representation that does not depict or describe things exactly as they appear or happen in reality. This includes metaphors, analogies, exaggerations, symbolic and figurative language, or any other expression communicating ideas or concepts in an indirect or symbolic manner. It is often used in creative or artistic contexts to help convey more complex ideas or emotions.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nonliteral in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nonliteral in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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- غير حرفيArabic
- غیررسمیPersian
- không theo tiêu chuẩnVietnamese
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