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literal vs misprint

misprint vs literal

literal and misprint both are nouns.

literal is an adjective but misprint is not an adjective.

literal is not a verb while misprint is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
literal Yes Yes No No
misprint Yes No Yes No
As nouns, literal and misprint are synonyms defined as:
  • literal and misprint: a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
Other synonyms of literal include erratum, literal error, typo, typographical error.
literal (noun) misprint (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) misprint (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
literal (verb) misprint (verb)
print incorrectly
Difference between literal and misprint

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