Literal
/lˈɪtərəl/
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Definition
(adj) 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.
Sentence Examples
I foolishly interpreted the idiom according to its literal sense.
I took it in a literal sense.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The student provided a ____ translation of the poem, but he failed to capture any of its deeper meaning.