Literal: meaning, definitions and examples
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literal
[ ˈlɪt(ə)rəl ]
description
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- the literal meaning of the phrase
- the literal translation of the text
- she is a very literal person
Translations
Translations of the word "literal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 literal
🇮🇳 शाब्दिक
🇩🇪 wörtlich
🇮🇩 harfiah
🇺🇦 буквальний
🇵🇱 dosłowny
🇯🇵 文字通りの
🇫🇷 littéral
🇪🇸 literal
🇹🇷 kelimesi kelimesine
🇰🇷 문자 그대로의
🇸🇦 حرفي
🇨🇿 doslovný
🇸🇰 doslovný
🇨🇳 文字的
🇸🇮 dobesedni
🇮🇸 orðréttur
🇰🇿 сөзбе-сөз
🇬🇪 ლიტერალური
🇦🇿 sözün əsl mənasında
🇲🇽 literal
Etymology
The word 'literal' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'literel', which means 'of or relating to letters'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of taking words in their straightforward or exact sense. The term has been widely used in various contexts, including literature, language, and everyday conversation.