Literalistic: meaning, definitions and examples

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literalistic

 

[ ˌlɪt(ə)ˈrɪstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

literary criticism

Adhering to the exact literal meaning of a word or phrase; not allowing for any exaggeration or metaphorical interpretation.

Synonyms

literal, verbatim, word-for-word

Examples of usage

  • His literalistic interpretation of the text left no room for alternative meanings.
  • She criticized his literalistic approach to poetry, arguing that it lacked depth and nuance.

Translations

Translations of the word "literalistic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 literalístico

🇮🇳 शाब्दिकवादी

🇩🇪 literalistisch

🇮🇩 literalistik

🇺🇦 буквальний

🇵🇱 literalistyczny

🇯🇵 文字通りの

🇫🇷 littéraliste

🇪🇸 literalista

🇹🇷 literalist

🇰🇷 문자주의적인

🇸🇦 حرفي

🇨🇿 literalistický

🇸🇰 literalistický

🇨🇳 文字主义的

🇸🇮 literalističen

🇮🇸 bókstafstrúar

🇰🇿 бұлжытпайтын

🇬🇪 ლიტერალისტური

🇦🇿 literalist

🇲🇽 literalista

Word origin

The word 'literalistic' is derived from the noun 'literal', which comes from the Latin word 'literalis', meaning 'of letters'. The suffix '-istic' is used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic or propensity. Therefore, 'literalistic' describes a tendency to adhere strictly to the literal meaning of words or phrases.

See also: literalist, literally.