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literal vs typographical error

typographical error vs literal

literal and typographical error both are nouns.

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

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

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