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    Re·al·ism
    /ˈrēəˌliz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly: "the summit was marked by a new mood of realism" Similar pragmatismpracticalitymatter-of-factnesscommon sense
    • 2. the quality or fact of representing a person, thing, or situation accurately or in a way that is true to life: "the earthy realism of Raimu's characters" Similar authenticityfidelityverisimilitudetruthfulness
  2. The meaning of REALISM is concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary. How to use realism in a sentence.

  3. a way of thinking and acting based on facts and what is possible, rather than on hopes for things that are unlikely to happen: His decision not to expand the business shows his down-to-earth realism. Compare. idealism. science, social science specialized.

  4. An approach to philosophy that regards external objects as the most fundamentally real things, with perceptions or ideas as secondary. Realism is thus opposed to idealism. Materialism and naturalism are forms of realism. The term realism is also used to describe a movement in literature that attempts to portray life as it is.

  5. a way of thinking and acting based on facts and what is possible, rather than on hopes for things that are unlikely to happen: His decision not to expand the business shows his down-to-earth realism. Compare. idealism. science, social science specialized.

  6. Realism, in the arts, the accurate, detailed, unembellished depiction of nature or of contemporary life. Realism was a major trend in French novels and paintings between 1850 and 1880.

  7. Realism, in philosophy, the view that accords to things that are known or perceived an existence or nature that is independent of whether anyone is thinking about or perceiving them.

  8. Jun 24, 2024 · realism, set of related theories of international relations that emphasizes the role of the state, national interest, and power in world politics. Realism has dominated the academic study of international relations since the end of World War II.

  9. Jul 8, 2002 · There are two general aspects to realism, illustrated by looking at realism about the everyday world of macroscopic objects and their properties. First, there is a claim about existence.

  10. realism. (riːəlɪzəm ) 1. uncountable noun. When people show realism in their behaviour, they recognize and accept the true nature of a situation and try to deal with it in a practical way. [approval] It was time now to show more political realism.

  11. noun. /ˈriːəlɪzəm/, /ˈrɪəlɪzəm/ [uncountable] a way of seeing, accepting and dealing with situations as they really are without being influenced by your emotions or false hopes. There was a new mood of realism among the leaders at the peace talks. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.

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