Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value; this can include novels, plays, and poetry.
Literature
/ˈlɪtərətʃə/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
He loves reading English literature books.Literature classes often involve analyzing famous novels.
Etymology:
From the Latin litteratura meaning writing formed with letters, derivative of littera which means letter. The word came into Middle English via Old French or Latin in the late Middle Ages.
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