literalization
/ˌlɪtərələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act or process of making something literal or interpreting it in a literal way.
- The movie's literalization of the book's metaphors disappointed many fans.
- The literalization of the myth turned a beautiful story into a boring fact.
- Some critics argue that the literalization of religious texts can lead to misunderstandings.
Synonyms