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- [nach-er-uh-liz-uh m, nach-ruh-]
- /ˈnætʃ ər əˌlɪz əm, ˈnætʃ rə-/
- /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl.ɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nach-er-uh-liz-uh m, nach-ruh-]
- /ˈnætʃ ər əˌlɪz əm, ˈnætʃ rə-/
Definitions of naturalism word
- noun naturalism Literature. a manner or technique of treating subject matter that presents, through volume of detail, a deterministic view of human life and actions. a deterministic theory of writing in which it is held that a writer should adopt an objective view toward the material written about, be free of preconceived ideas as to form and content, and represent with clinical accuracy and frankness the details of life. Compare realism (def 4b). a representation of natural appearances or natural patterns of speech, manner, etc., in a work of fiction. the depiction of the physical environment, especially landscape or the rural environment. 1
- noun naturalism (in a work of art) treatment of forms, colors, space, etc., as they appear or might appear in nature. Compare idealism (def 4), realism (def 3a). 1
- noun naturalism action arising from or based on natural instincts and desires alone. 1
- noun naturalism Philosophy. the view of the world that takes account only of natural elements and forces, excluding the supernatural or spiritual. the belief that all phenomena are covered by laws of science and that all teleological explanations are therefore without value. 1
- noun naturalism Theology. the doctrine that all religious truth is derived from a study of natural processes and not from revelation. the doctrine that natural religion is sufficient for salvation. 1
- noun naturalism adherence or attachment to what is natural. 1
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Origin of naturalism
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; natural + -ism
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Parts of speech for Naturalism
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naturalism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
naturalism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for naturalism
noun naturalism
- faithfulness — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- loyalty — the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
- correspondence — Correspondence is the act of writing letters to someone.
- constancy — Constancy is the quality of staying the same even though other things change.
- attachment — If you have an attachment to someone or something, you are fond of them or loyal to them.
Antonyms for naturalism
noun naturalism
- disloyalty — the quality of being disloyal; lack of loyalty; unfaithfulness.
- inaccuracy — something inaccurate; error.
- infidelity — marital disloyalty; adultery.
- treachery — violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason.
- nonconformity — failure or refusal to conform, as with established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
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