literal
The origin and history of literal.
Etymology
From Latin littera, meaning "letter", via Late Latin litteralis "of letters" — that is, keeping to the letter of the text.
The origin and history of literal.
From Latin littera, meaning "letter", via Late Latin litteralis "of letters" — that is, keeping to the letter of the text.
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