Definitions
literal Tweet Definition of literal Like Definition of literal on Facebook
noun 
  1. (complang) A value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program.
adjective 
  1. Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical.
The translation is "hands full of bananas" but it means empty-handed.
  1. Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties.
A reading of the law would prohibit it, but that is clearly not the intent.
  1. Consisting of, or expressed by, letters.
(webster)
Etymology: Latin litteralis (also literalis) "of or pertaining to letters".


Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for literal for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.

     Full Definition of literal
  

 Find:
  Words Starting With:
  Words Ending With:
  Words Containing:
  Words That Match:

 
 Translate Into:
  
Dutch   French   German
  
Italian   Spanish
    Show results per page.

Browse the Dictionary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

   
Dictionary content provided from Wiktionary.org under the GNU Free Documentation License
Allwords Copyright 1998-2024 All rights reserved.