literal

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(epigraphy) A misprint (or occasionally a scribal error) that affects a letter.

Synonyms
typo
2 Definition

A value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program.

Synonyms
literal constant
3 Definition

A propositional variable or the negation of a propositional variable. Wp

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical.

Example Sentences
  • The literal translation is “hands full of bananas” but it means empty-handed.
2 Definition

Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties.

Example Sentences
  • A literal reading of the law would prohibit it, but that is clearly not the intent.
3 Definition

Consisting of, or expressed by, letters.

Example Sentences
  • a literal equation
4 Definition

(of a person) Giving a strict or literal construction; unimaginative; matter-of-fact.

5 Definition

Used non-literally as an intensifier; see literally for usage notes.

Example Sentences
  • Telemarketers are the literal worst.