realism
|re-al-ism|
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/ˈriːəˌlɪzəm/
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/ˈrɪəˌlɪzəm/
accepting reality
Etymology
'realism' originates from the Latin word 'realis', meaning 'real'.
'realis' transformed into the French word 'réalisme', and eventually became the modern English word 'realism'.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to things', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'accepting situations as they are'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly.
Her realism about the challenges ahead was refreshing.
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Noun 2
a style of art or literature that depicts subjects as they appear in everyday life, without embellishment or interpretation.
The painting is a fine example of 19th-century realism.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45