realism
pronunciation
How to pronounce realism in British English:
UK [ˈri:əlɪzəm]
How to pronounce realism in American English:
US [ˈriəˌlɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
- (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical object continue to exist when not perceived
- the state of being actual or real
- an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
- (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
Word Origin
- realism (n.)
- 1794, from real (adj.) + -ism; after French réalisme or German Realismus; from Late Latin realis "real." Opposed to idealism in philosophy, art, etc. In reference to scholastic doctrine of Thomas Aquinas (opposed to nominalism) it is recorded from 1826. Meaning "close resemblance to the scene" (in art, literature, etc., often with reference to unpleasant details) is attested from 1856.
Example
- 1. At the center of positive realism is hope .
- 2. There are limits to the game 's aspirations to realism .
- 3. The result was a leap forward for cinematic realism .
- 4. Rather , it demonstrates realism about the future : our ability to predict is weaker than most of us would like to admit .
- 5. The film cannot be faulted for realism .