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typographical error vs literal

literal vs typographical error

typographical error and literal both are nouns.

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

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

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