Literal synonyms
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Part of speech:
Of, relating to, or associated with words:
The definition of written is words put down so that they can be read.
As expected; reasonable.
Occurring in the usual course of events; usual and normal.
exaggerated (antonym)
same (related)
A reply of confirmation of identity.
In conformity with regular practice or procedure:
Seeming, but not actual or real. See also actual and constructive.
Relating to, being, or having value reckoned by actual purchasing power:
not figurative
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not metaphorical
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not allegorical
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Not loose or vague; exact or precise:
following the exact words
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Not missing or failing; certain; sure; exact
Full of scruples; hesitant, doubtful, or uneasy, esp. constantly and obsessively, in deciding what is morally right or wrong
The definition of accurate is free from any errors.
Of or forming a crisis or turning point; decisive
(Obsolete) Authoritative.
undeviating; to the letter
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Quick and exact in sensing and responding:
The definition of methodical is a person who pays very careful attention to detail and who does things in a precise manner or following a procedure.
free (antonym)
(Software) With no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification.
interpretive (antonym)
Marked by interpretation.
figurative (antonym)
Based on or making use of figures of speech; metaphorical:
Existing in reality or in fact; not merely possible, but real; as it really is
Without qualifications or conditions; absolute; positive; direct; explicit
explicitly
(Obs.) Being in the way
Characterized by a narrow, often ostentatious concern for academic knowledge and formal rules:
Strictly distinguished from others; very:
The definition of prosaic is something boring, ordinary or common.
textual
Of, relating to, or conforming to a text or texts.
(Idiomatic) Using exactly the same words (as were originally used).
The state or quality of being exact.
literality
The state or quality of being literal
prosaism
A prosaic word, phrase, or other expression.
loose (antonym)
Not literal or exact:
metaphorical (antonym)
The definition of metaphorical is a description of something using an implied comparison, not a literal comparison.
imaginative (antonym)
The definition of imaginative is having or showing creativeness or resourcefulness.
Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure.
An accidental mistake in print.
An error discovered in a work already printed
The definition of a typo is a typographical error made while typing on a computer or typewriter or when setting type for a printing press.
a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
literatim (Latin)
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