LITERAL

Literal

In computer science, a literal is a notation for representing a fixed value in source code. Almost all programming languages have notations for atomic values such as integers, floating-point numbers, strings, and booleans; some also have notations for elements of enumerated types and compound values such as arrays, records, and objects.

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literal

Noun

  1. A value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program.
  2. A propositional variable or the negation of a propositional variable.1

Adjective

  1. Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical.
    The literal translation is “hands full of bananas” but it means empty-handed.
  2. Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties.
    A literal reading of the law would prohibit it, but that is clearly not the intent.
  3. Consisting of, or expressed by, letters.
    a literal equation
  4. Giving a strict or literal construction; unimaginative; matter-of-fact.


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