Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Literalism

The practice or principle of interpreting texts in a literal manner.

Literalist

A person who interprets words in their most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.

Literality

The quality of being literal; adherence to the exact meaning of words.

Literalization

The process of making something literal or concrete, especially in language or interpretation.

Lithostratigraphy

The branch of geology that studies rock layers (strata) and layering (stratigraphy).

Litigation

The process of taking legal action or engaging in a lawsuit within the court system.

Litigator

A lawyer who specializes in taking legal action against people and organizations.

Livelong

Whole, entire, or complete; used to emphasize the continuous and tedious duration of a period of time, especially a day.

Livid

Furiously angry.

Load-Boundary

The defined limit or edge of a load-bearing structure or material.

Loathe

To feel intense dislike or disgust for; detest.

Loathfulness

The quality of being loath; unwillingness or reluctance.