literatim

adverb or adjective

lit·​er·​a·​tim ˌli-tə-ˈrā-təm How to pronounce literatim (audio) -ˈrä- How to pronounce literatim (audio)
: letter for letter
printed literatim from the manuscriptI. A. Gordon

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, from Latin littera

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of literatim was in 1623

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Cite this Entry

“Literatim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literatim. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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