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Meaning of literalness
The quality of being completely accurate and truthful in representation.
Etymology of literalness
The word "literalness" originates from the Latin "litteralis," meaning "of or pertaining to letters" or "literal," and the Old English suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the quality of being exact and truthful in representation
Synonyms
exactness
precision
accuracy
truthfulness
factualness
veracity
authenticity
sincerity
genuineness
straightforwardness
candidness
frankness
openness
honesty
directness
realism
actuality
factuality
concreteness
simplicity
openness
explicitness
clarity
clearness
transparency
unmistakability
obviousness
palpability
tangibility
unmistakableness
Definitions
- The quality of giving a literal or exact representation of something
- * The state of being accurate and truthful in representation, without interpretation or embellishment
Usage Examples
- The journalist's literalness in reporting the events made the story more believable
- * The artist's use of literalness in her paintings created a sense of realism and authenticity
- * The teacher emphasized the importance of literalness in interpreting historical texts
Antonyms
ambiguity
vagueness
indirectness
evasiveness
dishonesty
insincerity
deceitfulness
falseness
inaccuracy
exaggeration
distortion
misrepresentation
fabrication
fable
myth
allegory
metaphor
hyperbole
symbolism
figurativeness
ambiguity
uncertainty
doubtfulness