Realism (Noun)
Meaning 1
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived.
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Meaning 3
The state of being actual or real; "the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
An artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 5
The attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.