realism

noun

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names

an artistic movement in 19th century France

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

the state of being actual or real

the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth

Roots

resreal- · Latin · thing, matter

Synonyms for realism

naturalismn pragmatismn realnessn verisimilituden literalismn pragmaticismn physicalismn empiricismn unidealismn positivismn

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