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| lit·er·ar·y [ líttə rèrree ] |
adjective |
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1. relating to literature: relating to literature, writing, or the study of literature
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2. formally expressed: typical of literature rather than everyday speech
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3. professionally involved with literature: involved with literature or writing as a profession
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4. knowledgeable about literature: well-read or knowledgeable about literature
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| [Mid-17th century. < Latin literarius< littera "letter"] |
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  lit·er·ar·i·ly adverb |
| lit·er·ar·i·ness noun |
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