literal
literal is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, literal is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofliteral
- (epigraphy) A misprint (or occasionally a scribal error) that affects a letter.
Synonyms: typo
- A value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program.
Synonyms: "literal constant"
- A propositional variable or the negation of a propositional variable. Wp
- Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical.
Example: "The literal translation is “hands full of bananas” but it means empty-handed."
- Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties.
Example: "A literal reading of the law would prohibit it, but that is clearly not the intent."
- Consisting of, or expressed by, letters.
Example: "a literal equation"
- (of a person) Giving a strict or literal construction; unimaginative; matter-of-fact.
- Used non-literally as an intensifier; see literally for usage notes.
Example: "Telemarketers are the literal worst."
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