LITERALISM

literalism

(noun) the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature

literalism

(noun) a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

literalism (usually uncountable, plural literalisms)

Literal interpretation or understanding; adherence to the exact letter or precise significance, as in interpreting or translating.

(arts) The style of art portraying a subject as literally and accurately as possible.

Source: Wiktionary

Lit"er*al*ism, n.

1. That which accords with the letter; a mode of interpreting literally; adherence to the letter.

2. (Fine Arts)

Definition: The tendency or disposition to represent objects faithfully, without abstraction, conventionalities, or idealization.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

Do you know this game?

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins