Meaning & Definition of Realism in English
English⟶
Realism
/riəlɪzm/
noun
1. The attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
synonym:
- realism,
- pragmatism
2. The state of being actual or real
- "The reality of his situation slowly dawned on him"
synonym:
- reality,
- realness,
- realism
3. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
synonym:
- realism,
- naive realism
4. An artistic movement in 19th century france
- Artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
synonym:
- naturalism,
- realism
5. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
synonym:
- Platonism,
- realism