About The Word Literalism
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Literalism
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What's The Definition Of Literalism?
[n] the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature
[n] a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense Synonyms | Synonyms for Literalism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Literalism: See Also | disposition | doctrine | inclination | ism | philosophy | school of thought | tendency Literalism In Webster's Dictionary \Lit"er*al*ism\, n.
1. That which accords with the letter; a mode of interpreting
literally; adherence to the letter.
2. (Fine Arts) The tendency or disposition to represent
objects faithfully, without abstraction,
conventionalities, or idealization.
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