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literal vs exact

exact vs literal

literal is a noun but exact is not a noun.

literal and exact both are adjectives.

literal is not a verb while exact is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
literal Yes Yes No No
exact No Yes Yes No
literal (noun) exact (noun)
a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
literal (adjective) exact (adjective)
limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact
without interpretation or embellishment (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct
avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis) lacking compromising or mitigating elements
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
literal (verb) exact (verb)
claim as due or just
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
Difference between literal and exact

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