literals

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A form of literal — Exactly as stated; read or understood without interpretation; according to the letter; not figurative or metaphorical; following the letter or exact words; not taking liberties; etymonic rather than idiomatic.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of literal

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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APA

literals. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/literals

MLA

“literals.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/literals. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “literals,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/literals.

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