realism

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
  2. noun the state of being actual or real
  3. noun (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

Etymology

From real + -ism.

In classic literature

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