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- [ree-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈri əˌlɪz əm/
- /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈri əˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of realism word
- noun realism interest in or concern for the actual or real, as distinguished from the abstract, speculative, etc. 1
- noun realism the tendency to view or represent things as they really are. 1
- noun realism 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 realism 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 realism 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
- noun realism literature: social realism 1
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Origin of realism
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 Realism
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realism 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
realism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for realism
noun realism
- absoluteness — the quality of being absolute
- concreteness — constituting an actual thing or instance; real: a concrete proof of his sincerity.
- corporeality — the state or quality of being corporeal; bodily existence
- fidelity — strict observance of promises, duties, etc.: a servant's fidelity.
Antonyms for realism
noun realism
- idealism — the cherishing or pursuit of high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc.
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