literalized
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/ˈlɪtərəˌlaɪzd/
(literalize)
interpret literally
Etymology
Etymology Information
'literalize' originates from the Latin word 'littera', meaning 'letter'.
Historical Evolution
'littera' transformed into the French word 'littéraliser', and eventually became the modern English word 'literalize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make literal', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to interpret or represent something in a literal manner.
The metaphor was literalized in the story.
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Antonyms
Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'literalize'.
He literalized the poem's imagery.
Last updated: 2025/07/13 20:37