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Meaning of
literal
in English
literal
#common
Plural
literals
Definitions
Adjective
exactly
as
stated
;
without
interpretation
real
;
not
figurative
The
literal
meaning
of
the
word
is
important
in
this
context
.
according
to
the
letter
;
no
added
meaning
She
took
his
words
in
a
literal
sense
and
was
confused
.
following
exact
words
;
no
liberties
The
literal
translation
of
the
text
was
difficult
to
understand
.
strictly
interpreting
;
factual
(
without
imagination
)
The
judge
interpreted
the
law
in
a
literal
manner
,
without
considering
the
circumstances
.
unimaginative
;
focusing
on
facts
The
literal
thinker
struggled
to
understand
the
abstract
concept
.