Literalism

Definition of Literalism

Lit´er`al`ism   Pronunciation: lĭt´ẽr`al`ĭz'm
n.1.That which accords with the letter; a mode of interpreting literally; adherence to the letter.
2.(Fine Arts) The tendency or disposition to represent objects faithfully, without abstraction, conventionalities, or idealization.

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disposition, inclination, tendency
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