literalism

literalism Definition

lit·er·al·ism (-iz′əm)

noun

the tendency or disposition to take words, statements, etc. in their literal sense
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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