lit·er·a·ture 
/ˈlɪtərətʃɚ/ noun
plural lit·er·a·tures /ˈlɪtərətʃɚ/ noun 1 : written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance [noncount] ▪ She took courses in history and literature. ▪ Her education gave her an appreciation for great literature. ▪ He's an expert in American/German literature. ▪ the literature of the Renaissance [count] ▪ studies in different Asian literatures 2 [noncount] a : books, articles, etc., about a particular subject
▪ medical/scientific literature ▪ To be knowledgeable about the latest technology, you've got to keep abreast of the (relevant) literature.
b : printed materials (such as booklets, leaflets, and brochures) that provide information about something
▪ Can you send me some literature about your product? ▪ promotional/sales literature
▪ medical/scientific literature ▪ To be knowledgeable about the latest technology, you've got to keep abreast of the (relevant) literature.
b : printed materials (such as booklets, leaflets, and brochures) that provide information about something
▪ Can you send me some literature about your product? ▪ promotional/sales literature
