nonliterality
- noun
- /nɒnˈlɪtərəlɪti/
:
no literalidad
- The nonliterality of her speech made it difficult for some listeners to understand her true meaning.
Examples
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The poem's nonliterality allows for multiple interpretations.
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Understanding the nonliterality in idioms is important when learning a new language.
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Writers often use nonliterality to add depth and creativity to their stories.
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She appreciated the nonliterality of the artist's work.
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Many poems embrace nonliterality, inviting readers to explore deeper meanings beyond the surface.
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The nonliterality in his humor often confuses those who take his words at face value.
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In art, the use of nonliterality can evoke emotions through symbolic imagery rather than direct statements.
Synonyms
Use of language that says one thing but means another, using metaphors
Antonyms
How Literal
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonliterality = nonliteral (transparent) = non + literal + ity
Formed by adding the nominalizing suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'nonliteral' (itself 'non-' + 'literal'), a regular and predictable derivation.
Etymology
Nonliterality comes from non- and literal, where literal is like a 'letter' or 'exact words'. So nonliterality is the quality of not being exact or literal, often meaning something more symbolic or figurative.