Meaning of realism

Definition of realism

(noun) the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
the state of being actual or real; "the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him"
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names

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