literal
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/ˈlɪtərəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɪtərəl/
adjective
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the basic meaning of a word, not a special or poetic meaning
When I say 'heart', I mean the literal organ, not love.
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following the exact words of the original
This is a literal translation that keeps every word the same.
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not using imagination; taking things exactly as said
He is very literal and doesn't understand jokes.
translation
the basic meaning of a word, not a special or poetic meaning; following the exact words of the original; not using imagination; taking things exactly as said