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literal

/ˈlɪtərəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does literal mean?

adjective

Used to describe something that is explained or described exactly and in detail, without exaggeration or embellishment. Used to describe something that is interpreted in a straightforward and literal sense, without metaphor or symbolism.

Example

"The instructions were written in a very literal way, leaving no room for interpretation."

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