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noun | ver·ba·tim·ist | /vər-ˈbā-tə-məst/ A person who insists on interpreting or responding to language strictly as it is worded, often ignoring context, tone, implied meaning, or clarification—typically in order to maintain a flawed or incomplete argument. Notes: • Often used pejoratively to describe individuals who rely on overly literal interpretations to deflect criticism or avoid addressing the actual message. • Related to behaviors seen in rhetorical deflection, bad-faith debate, or pedantic argument styles.
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