LITERAL
/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of LITERAL
(epigraphy) A misprint (or occasionally a scribal error) that affects a letter.
A value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program.
A propositional variable or the negation of a propositional variable. Wp
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."
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."
Consisting of, or expressed by, letters.
"a literal equation"
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
Is LITERAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LITERAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | l | i | t | e | r | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LITERAL
100 words from the letters in LITERAL
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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.