What part of speech is the word literal?

The word "literal" can be several parts of speech depending on how it's used:

* Adjective: When used to describe something as being exactly true or without exaggeration, it's an adjective.

* Example: "The book was a literal translation of the original text."

* Adverb: When used to emphasize the exactness of a statement or action, it's an adverb.

* Example: "I literally fell out of my chair when I heard the news."

* Noun: While less common, "literal" can be a noun to refer to the literal meaning of a word or phrase.

* Example: "The literal meaning of the word 'sunrise' is the moment the sun appears above the horizon."

So, the part of speech for "literal" depends on its context.