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LITERALISM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("literalism" is a kind of...):
doctrine; ism; philosophical system; philosophy; school of thought (a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("literalism" is a kind of...):
disposition; inclination; tendency (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others)
