literatim
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌlɪtəˈreɪtɪm/
KK: /lɪtəˈreɪtɪm/
adjective
Definition
This term means exactly as stated, without any changes or alterations, often used to refer to a precise repetition of words or text.
Example
The teacher asked the students to copy the text literatim for their homework.
Conversation
Did you see how he copied the speech literatim?
Yeah, I was shocked!
I can't believe he thought no one would notice that he copied it literatim.
Right? It's such a risky move.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exact
precise
verbatim
Antonyms
approximate
imprecise
inexact
adverb
Definition
In exactly the same words; word for word.
Example
The teacher asked us to copy the text literatim for our homework.
Conversation
Did you manage to copy that quote literatim?
Yes, I typed it out exactly as it was written.
That's great! I always struggle to get it literatim.
Root Explanation
Literatim is derived from the Latin "littera" (meaning letter) and the suffix "-tim" (meaning in the manner of). The word literally means 'in the manner of letters', referring to the exact reproduction of text or speech.
Memory Tip
Think of 'letters' ('littera') being copied 'exactly' — that's why 'literatim' means to reproduce something word for word.
Visually Confused Words
teratism