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Realism

/ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/ · noun

Meaning

A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.
  2. An artistic representation of reality as it is.
  3. (sciences) The viewpoint that an external reality exists independent of observation.
  4. (philosophy) A doctrine that universals are real: they exist and are distinct from the particulars that instantiate them.

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Synonyms for realism

naturalismrealnessplatonismnaive realismreality

Antonyms for realism

nominalismantirealismirrealityunreality

Related Words

realityrealnessnaturalismplatonismnaive realismpragmatismactualityreasonablenesspracticalityfeasibilitylifelikeattitudesimulationverityliteralismobjectivityauthenticityrationalitycommonsensedown-to-earthness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does realism mean?

Realism means A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary..

What is a synonym for realism?

Common synonyms include naturalism, realness, platonism, naive realism.

What is the opposite of realism?

Possible antonyms include nominalism, antirealism, irreality, unreality.

How do you use realism in a sentence?

Use realism where its definition matches the intended context.

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