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LITERAL

/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

L 1/2
I 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of LITERAL

noun

(epigraphy) A misprint (or occasionally a scribal error) that affects a letter.

noun

A value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program.

noun

A propositional variable or the negation of a propositional variable. Wp

adjective

Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical.

"The literal translation is “hands full of bananas” but it means empty-handed."

adjective

Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties.

"A literal reading of the law would prohibit it, but that is clearly not the intent."

adjective

Consisting of, or expressed by, letters.

"a literal equation"

Synonyms of LITERAL

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of LITERAL

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of LITERAL in a Sentence

  • "The literal translation is “hands full of bananas” but it means empty-handed."
  • "A literal reading of the law would prohibit it, but that is clearly not the intent."
  • "a literal equation"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is LITERAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LITERAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LITERAL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.

Letter Values for LITERAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter literal Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 2111112 9

Anagrams of LITERAL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LITERAL

100 words from the letters in LITERAL

7-letter words

How to Use LITERAL in Word Games

LITERAL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since LITERAL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LITERAL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LITERAL

What does LITERAL mean?
LITERAL is a noun. (epigraphy) A misprint (or occasionally a scribal error) that affects a letter.
Is LITERAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LITERAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LITERAL worth in Scrabble?
LITERAL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from LITERAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LITERAL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LITERAL?
Synonyms of LITERAL include: literal constant, typo. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of LITERAL?
The anagrams of LITERAL (words using the exact same letters) are: TALLIER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.