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- [ree-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈri əˌlɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈri əˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of antirealism word
- noun antirealism the denial of an objective reality 3
- noun antirealism interest in or concern for the actual or real, as distinguished from the abstract, speculative, etc. 1
- noun antirealism the tendency to view or represent things as they really are. 1
- noun antirealism Fine Arts. treatment of forms, colors, space, etc., in such a manner as to emphasize their correspondence to actuality or to ordinary visual experience. Compare idealism (def 4), naturalism (def 2). (usually initial capital letter) a style of painting and sculpture developed about the mid-19th century in which figures and scenes are depicted as they are experienced or might be experienced in everyday life. 1
- noun antirealism Literature. a manner of treating subject matter that presents a careful description of everyday life, usually of the lower and middle classes. a theory of writing in which the ordinary, familiar, or mundane aspects of life are represented in a straightforward or matter-of-fact manner that is presumed to reflect life as it actually is. Compare naturalism (def 1b). 1
- noun antirealism Philosophy. the doctrine that universals have a real objective existence. Compare conceptualism, nominalism. the doctrine that objects of sense perception have an existence independent of the act of perception. Compare idealism (def 5a). 1
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Origin of antirealism
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; real1 + -ism; compare French réalisme
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Parts of speech for Antirealism
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antirealism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
antirealism usage trend in Literature
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