realism meaning and definition

REALISM noun

Definition of realism (noun)

1. the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
   • synonyms: pragmatism
2. the state of being actual or real
   • "the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him"
   • synonyms: reality, realness
   • antonym: irreality
3. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
   • synonyms: naive realism
4. an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
   • synonyms: naturalism
5. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
   • synonyms: Platonism