realism
/ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: realisms
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An artistic representation of reality as it is.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “realism” mean?
A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.
Is “realism” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.