Literalistic: meaning, definitions and examples
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literalistic
[ ˌlɪt(ə)ˈrɪstɪk ]
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.