Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

literalization

noun

/ˌlɪt.ər.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The process of making something literal or concrete; the act of interpreting something in a literal way rather than a metaphorical or abstract one.

Examples

The literalization of figurative language can sometimes confuse the intended meaning of a text.
In art, the literalization of emotions can create powerful and relatable works.
He criticized the literalization of the poem, preferring to embrace its deeper symbolic meanings.

Meaning

Literalization refers to the transformation of abstract concepts into more straightforward, explicit forms, making them easier to understand in a direct way.