ˈlid.ərəˌlizəm, ˈliterəˌ-, ˈli.trəˌ- noun
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1. : adherence to the explicit substance of an idea or expression
Biblical literalism … has never realized that no historic document is self-explanatory — W.L.Sperry
the book employed Marxian dialectics with ruthless literalism — Leo Gurko
the spirit of legalistic literalism — J.C.Swaim
2. : fidelity to observable fact : realism
picturesque scenery painted with laborious literalism — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania