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literal vs literal error

literal error vs literal

literal and literal error both are nouns.

literal is an adjective but literal error is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
literal Yes Yes No No
literal error Yes No No No
As nouns, literal and literal error are synonyms defined as:
  • literal and literal error: a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
Other synonyms of literal include erratum, misprint, typo, typographical error.
literal (noun) literal error (noun)
a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
literal (adjective) literal error (adjective)
limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
without interpretation or embellishment
avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis)
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
Difference between literal and literal error

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