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literalism Definition

lit·er·al·ism (-iz′əm)

noun

  1. the tendency or disposition to take words, statements, etc. in their literal sense
  2. thoroughgoing realism in art

literalism Related Forms
lit·er·al·ist noun lit′·er·al·is·tic adjective
literalism Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: It is resistant, indeed hostile, to any form of literalism, including political literalism, and opposes any crude demand for optimism.

Adjective modifier

  • biblical: This is not about not holding to biblical literalism or the absolute Lordship of Christ.

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