noun

realism

realism, pragmatism, verisimilitude

The film is praised for its realism.

The film is praised for its realism.

We must approach this with realism.

We must approach this with realism.

((uncountable noun)) the quality of being realistic. The book has a gritty realism.

Synonyms: authenticity, pragmatism; Antonyms: idealism, romanticism

From 'real' + '-ism' (a suffix denoting a practice, system, or philosophy). It refers to the 'ism' or philosophy of being real.

'Real-ism' is the 'ism' (philosophy/style) of being 'real'.

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