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Literalness

Definition:

The quality or state of being literal, adhering to the exact or primary meaning of words.

Senses/Usages:

1. Noun - General: Referring to the quality of being literal in interpretation or expression.

Example sentence: His poem lacked creativity and was criticized for its literalness.

2. Noun - Literary: A literary technique that emphasizes the exact or factual representation of events.

Example sentence: The author's use of literalness brought a unique authenticity to the historical novel.

3. Noun - Art: A style or approach in art that focuses on representing objects in a realistic manner.

Example sentence: The painting showcased the artist's commitment to literalness by capturing every detail.

4. Adjective - Literal: Indicating a precise adherence to the explicit or factual meaning, without metaphor or exaggeration.

Example sentence: Her literalness in interpreting instructions made her an excellent candidate for technical writing.

5. Adjective - Exact: Denoting accuracy or faithfulness to the original words or form.

Example sentence: The translator ensured literalness by providing an exact word-for-word rendering of the text.

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