Word: literalist
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lit
er
al
ist
Definition: A person who adheres to the literal representation of a statement or law.
Morphemes:
Affix: literal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: littera
Language: la
Decoded: littera
PoS: Noun
Meaning: an edict, ordinance.
Affix: -ist
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -izo
Meaning: -ize, -ise
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.