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- DictionaryLit·er·al/ˈlidərəl/
adjective
- 1. taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory: "dreadful in its literal sense, full of dread"
- 2. (of a translation) representing the exact words of the original text: "a literal translation from the Spanish"
noun
- 1. a misprint of a letter. British
The meaning of LITERAL is according with the letter of the scriptures. How to use literal in a sentence.
Literal definition: in accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. See examples of LITERAL used in a sentence.
To describe something as literal is to say that it is exactly what it seems to be. For example, if you put up a literal barrier to keep the world out, you've actually built a real wall.
having exactly the same meaning as the basic or original meaning of a word or expression: a literal interpretation of the Constitution A literal translation of a phrase in another language gives the meaning of each separate word.
Literal definition: Conforming or limited to the simplest, nonfigurative, or most obvious meaning of a word or words.
Literal definition: in accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. See examples of LITERAL used in a sentence.
Definition of literal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · in accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. the literal meaning of a word. 2. following the words of the original very closely and exactly. a literal translation of Goethe.
LITERAL definition: The literal meaning of a word or phrase is its real or original meaning: . Learn more.
having exactly the same meaning as the basic or original meaning of a word or expression: a literal interpretation of the Constitution A literal translation of a phrase in another language gives the meaning of each separate word.
