American Dictionary
Definition literature in American English
literature
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[uncountable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈlɪt(ə)rətʃər/
1
stories, poems, and plays, especially those that are considered to have value as art and not just entertainment
Synonyms and related words
2
books or other printed information about a subject
Example
Police discovered racist literature in his home.
Example
Recent literature on cancer emphasizes the importance of diet.
