literalism Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature
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noun a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense
WordNet
Lit"er*al*ism noun
Definitions
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That which accords with the letter; a mode of interpreting literally; adherence to the letter. -
(Fine Arts) The tendency or disposition to represent objects faithfully, without abstraction, conventionalities, or idealization.
