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The same dictionary that defines literally as both literal and not literal. Dictionaries are descriptive not prescriptive, and so they also account for incorrec
by temp1999 7y ago
The same dictionary that defines literally as both literal and not literal. Dictionaries are descriptive not prescriptive, and so they also account for incorrect but common usage.
- bovermyer 7y agoIn the same vein, language is constantly in flux, so defining a thing as "just so" is at best a temporary accuracy.
- munmaek 7y agoIf enough people use literally in that manner than it is indeed correct. This is how language works, regardless if you like the change or not. Languages are always evolving and dictionaries reflect that.