Definition of Literalism
Lit´er`al`ism
Pronunciation:
lĭt´ẽr`
a
l`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
.
Related Words
disposition
,
inclination
,
tendency
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