literalness

Meanings

• the manner in which a word or phrase is used in a particular context.

  - "The literal meaning of the word 'bank' is a slope, but in financial contexts, it refers to a financial institution."
  - "The term 'literalness' can have different meanings depending on the context. In literary analysis, it may refer to the extent to which a work of literature adheres to its literal meaning, as opposed to interpreting it symbolically or metaphorically."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with literalness
literal , rational , vital , attential , dental , temporal , civil , perceptual , cognitive , mental , emotional

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. literally
   

2. liturgy
   

3. litter
   

4. lithium
   

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Variants

List of all variants of literalness that leads to same result
literal , literalities , literality , literalness , literalnesses

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

literalness (n), literal (adj), literal (v), literalistic (adj), literalism (n), literalization (n), literal-minded (adj), literal truth, literal representation, literal interpretation

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

from Old French 'litel', meaning 'literal, true, faithful' + the suffix '-ness'

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In various cultures, literalness is often valued as a virtue, particularly in legal and academic contexts. In some literary traditions, such as Realism, there is a emphasis on representing things as they are in reality, rather than using symbolic or metaphorical language. In other cultural contexts, such as poetic or philosophical traditions, there may be a greater emphasis on using symbolic or metaphorical language, rather than representing things in a literal or straightforward manner.

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