der Realismus
Translation
realism
Examples
Sein politischer Realismus ist bewundernswert.
His political realism is admirable.
Der Realismus ist eine wichtige Epoche in der Kunst.
Realism is an important era in art.
Grammar Patterns
a sense of realism a sense of realism He has a healthy sense of realism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pragmatismus (pragmatism), Sachlichkeit (objectivity); Antonyms: Idealismus (idealism)
Etymology
From Latin 'realis' (real, actual) + the suffix '-ismus', which denotes a doctrine, theory, or movement.
Memory Tips
Think of 'real' + '-ism'. It's the philosophy or practice of dealing with things as they are in reality.