literalness
noun /ˈlɪtərəlnəs/
/ˈlɪtərəlnəs/
[uncountable]- the fact of understanding words or texts in their most basic meaning, rather than with any extended or poetic meaning
- the literalness of a child
- Different communities follow the Bible with different degrees of literalness.
- (disapproving) lack of imagination
- This literalness and humourlessness is typical of him.