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1. literalism
noun. the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature.
Synonyms
- ism
- school of thought
- doctrine
- philosophical system
Antonyms
- formalism
- nationalism
- pluralism
- unbelief
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- literal (English)
- literal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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2. literalism
noun. a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense.
Synonyms
- tendency
- inclination
Antonyms
- monism
- internationalism
- unwillingness
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- literal (English)
- literal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Sentences with literalism
1. Noun, singular or mass
Mankind is a literalism to Teasdale, a war-making race that "perished utterly," but did no significant harm to nature, which returns full force in the final lines.