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1. literal
adjective. ['ˈlɪtɝəl'] being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something.
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- literal (English)
- literal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- litteralis (Latin)
2. literal
adjective. ['ˈlɪtɝəl'] without interpretation or embellishment.
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- literal (English)
- literal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- litteralis (Latin)
3. literal
adjective. ['ˈlɪtɝəl'] avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis).
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Etymology
- literal (English)
- literal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- litteralis (Latin)
4. literal
adjective. ['ˈlɪtɝəl'] limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text.
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Etymology
- literal (English)
- literal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- litteralis (Latin)