literal error

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Noun literal error has 1 sense

misprint, erratum, typographical error, typo, literal error, literal - a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
--₁ is a kind of error, mistake

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Term: Literal Error

Description:

A literal error refers to a mistake that occurs when interpreting the exact literal meaning of something, such as words, symbols, or code, resulting in an unintended or incorrect understanding.

Examples:

1. Noun - Misinterpretation:

Her literal error in understanding the metaphor led to a comic misunderstanding.

2. Noun - Typographical Error:

The document contained several literal errors which caused confusion in the instructions.

3. Adjective - Accurate, Exact:

He made a literal error by directly quoting the passage without providing any analysis.

4. Adjective - Strict, Non-Figurative:

The play presented a literal error by depicting historical events as they actually happened.

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