Realism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Realism is a noun meaning A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.
Meaning
A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.
More Meanings
- An artistic representation of reality as it is.
- (sciences) The viewpoint that an external reality exists independent of observation.
- (philosophy) A doctrine that universals are real: they exist and are distinct from the particulars that instantiate them.
Word Forms
- realisms
Synonyms for realism
Depending on context, synonyms include naturalism, realness, platonism, reality.
Antonyms for realism
Common opposites include nominalism, antirealism, irreality, unreality.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reality, realness, naturalism, platonism, pragmatism, actuality.
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