literalistic
literalistic · more literalistic · most literalistic
Of or pertaining to literalism or literalistsOf or pertaining to literalism or literalists.
/ˌlɪt(ə)ɹəˈlɪstɪk/
Meaning
2 sensesOf or pertaining to literalism or literalists.
Using a method of interpretation regarded as woodenly, inflexibly, or simplistically literal in its perceived neglect of such considerations as context, genre, and authorial intent.
Origin
From literalist + -ic.From literalist + -ic.
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Forms
more literalistic, most literalistic| Comparative | more literalistic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most literalistic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedliteralistically
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form