literalism

Definitions of literalism
  1. noun
    the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature
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    type of:
    doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought
    a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  2. noun
    a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense
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    type of:
    disposition, inclination, tendency
    an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
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