LITERALIZATIONS Antonyms

• existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

• a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

• not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

• dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

• consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

• make off with belongings of others

• consider apart from a particular case or instance

• give an abstract (of)

• used in or characteristic of or containing allegory

• (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech

• consisting of or forming human or animal figures

• (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

• expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another

• of or relating to a style of art in which objects do not resemble those known in physical nature

• (used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen

• relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols

• using symbolism

• serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

• concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

• concerned with theories rather than their practical applications