realism
noun(re-al-ism)
the state of being actual or real
realism
noun(re-al-ism)
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
realism
noun(re-al-ism)
an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
realism
noun(re-al-ism)
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
Synonyms: naive realism,
realism
noun(re-al-ism)
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names