re·al·ism (r   -l z m)n. 1. An inclination toward literal truth and pragmatism. 2. The representation in art or literature of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are, without idealization or presentation in abstract form. 3. Philosophy a. The scholastic doctrine, opposed to nominalism, that universals exist independently of their being thought. b. The modern philosophical doctrine, opposed to idealism, that physical objects exist independently of their being perceived. |
realism [ˈrɪəˌlɪzəm]
n
1. awareness or acceptance of the physical universe, events, etc., as they are, as opposed to the abstract or ideal
2. awareness or acceptance of the facts and necessities of life; a practical rather than a moral or dogmatic view of things
3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) a style of painting and sculpture that seeks to represent the familiar or typical in real life, rather than an idealized, formalized, or romantic interpretation of it
4. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) any similar school or style in other arts, esp literature
5. (Philosophy) Philosophy the thesis that general terms such as common nouns refer to entities that have a real existence separate from the individuals which fall under them See also universal [11b] Compare Platonism, nominalism, conceptualism, naive realism
6. (Philosophy) Philosophy the theory that physical objects continue to exist whether they are perceived or not Compare idealism, phenomenalism
7. (Philosophy / Logic) (Philosophy) Logic Philosophy the theory that the sense of a statement is given by a specification of its truth conditions, or that there is a reality independent of the speaker's conception of it that determines the truth or falsehood of every statement
Realism
1. Naturalism.
2. a movement in the late 19th century stressing common rather than individual characteristics as the basis of reality. Cf. Verism. — Realist, n.
See also: Art2. a movement in the late 19th century stressing common rather than individual characteristics as the basis of reality. Cf. Verism. — Realist, n.
1. the doctrine that universals have a real objective existence. Cf. idealism.
2. the doctrine that objects of sense perception have an existence independent of the act of perception. — realist, n.
See also: Philosophy
2. the doctrine that objects of sense perception have an existence independent of the act of perception. — realist, n.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | realism - the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth practicality - concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities |
| 2. | realism - the state of being actual or real; "the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him" actuality - the state of actually existing objectively; "a hope that progressed from possibility to actuality" fact - an event known to have happened or something known to have existed; "your fears have no basis in fact"; "how much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell" | |
| 3. | realism - (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy | |
| 4. | realism - an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description art movement, artistic movement - a group of artists who agree on general principles | |
| 5. | realism - (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy |
realism
noun
1. pragmatism, common sense, practicality, level-headedness, clear-sightedness It was the time now to show political realism.
2. authenticity, naturalism, verisimilitude, fidelity, faithfulness, truthfulness Sincere performances and gritty Boston settings add to the film's realism
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