literature

Definition

  • noun: written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance
  • noun: 'literary' culture
  • synonyms: erudition, learning, belles-lettres

Examples

  • To be knowledgeable about the latest technology, you've got to keep abreast of the (relevant) 'literature'.

  • Her education gave her an appreciation for great 'literature'.

  • Can you send me some 'literature' about your product?

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...all I can send you, Kal-El. ...which Einstein called his theory of relativity. Embedded in the crystals before you... ...is the total accumulation of all literature and scientific fact... ...from dozens of other worlds... ...spanning the known galaxies. Early Chinese writings point out (..)
    1978 Superman