literalism
[ lit-er-uh-liz-uhm ]
/ ˈlɪt ər əˌlɪz əm /
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noun
adherence to the exact letter or the literal sense, as in translation or interpretation: to interpret the law with uncompromising literalism.
a peculiarity of expression resulting from this: The work is studded with these obtuse literalisms.
exact representation or portrayal, without idealization, as in art or literature: a literalism more appropriate to journalism than to the novel.
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literalism
/ (ˈlɪtərəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
the disposition to take words and statements in their literal sense
literal or realistic portrayal in art or literature
Derived forms of literalism
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