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literature

The correct spelling is literature.

How to pronounce literature

noun

IPA: /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Lit-era-che-r

The correct spelling is literature. The body of all written works. For example: "However, even “literary” science fiction rarely qualifies as literature, because it treats characters as sets of traits rather than as fully realized human beings with unique life stories. —Adam Cadre, 2008"

Usage Examples

However, even “literary” science fiction rarely qualifies as literature, because it treats characters as sets of traits rather than as fully realized human beings with unique life stories. —Adam Cadre, 2008

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The body of all written works.
  2. 2.The collected creative writing of a nation, people, group or culture.
  3. 3.(usually preceded by the) All the papers, treatises etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject.
  4. 4.Written fiction of a high standard.

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