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”

(of a person) Giving a strict or literal construction; unimaginative; matter-of-fact.

Used non-literally as an intensifier; see literally for usage notes.

“Telemarketers are the literal worst.”