naturalism
|nat-u-ral-ism|
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/ˈnætʃərəlɪzəm/
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/ˈnætʃ(ə)rəlɪz(ə)m/
depiction of nature
Etymology
'naturalism' originates from the Latin word 'natura,' meaning 'nature.'
'natura' transformed into the French word 'naturalisme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'naturalism.'
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to nature,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to art and philosophy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a style and theory of representation based on the accurate depiction of detail.
The artist's work is a fine example of naturalism.
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Noun 2
a philosophical viewpoint according to which everything arises from natural properties and causes, and supernatural or spiritual explanations are excluded or discounted.
Naturalism rejects the idea of supernatural forces.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45