realism
(noun)
noun
1. the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
Similar word(s): pragmatism
Definition categories: attribute, practicality
2. the state of being actual or real
- the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him
Similar word(s): reality, realness
Definition categories: state, actuality
3. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
Definition categories: thought
4. an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
Similar word(s): naturalism
Definition categories: group
5. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
Similar word(s): platonism
Definition categories: thought