literalism (Meaning)
literalism (n)
the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature
a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense
literalism (n.)
That which accords with the letter; a mode of interpreting literally; adherence to the letter.
The tendency or disposition to represent objects faithfully, without abstraction, conventionalities, or idealization.
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the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature, a disposition to interpret statements in their literal senseThat which accords with the lett
naturalism,realism,verisimilitude, representationalism, photo-realism, verismo,authenticity
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The literalism of the ancient texts provided scholars with a wealth of historical information.
The director's literalism in adapting the novel to film resulted in a faithful but unoriginal production.
Her literalism led her to take every word I said seriously, which sometimes caused misunderstandings.
The literalism of the legal document left no room for interpretation.
