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literal - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
literal
Definition
(noun) a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
Synonyms
:
erratum
,
literal error
,
misprint
,
typo
,
typographical error
Definition
(adj) being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
Synonyms
:
actual
,
genuine
,
real
Example Sentence
her actual motive
a literal solitude like a desert
a genuine dilemma
Definition
(adj) without interpretation or embellishment
Example Sentence
a literal depiction of the scene before him
Definition
(adj) limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
Example Sentence
a literal translation
Definition
(adj) avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis)
Example Sentence
it's the literal truth
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