Realism Meaning
/ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.
nounAn artistic representation of reality as it is.
Sentence Examples
What terrible tragedies realism inflicts on people.
He stood agape for a moment in front of the painting, surprised at its realism.
This novel is praised for its gritty realism.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The painter's ____ was clear in her decision to show every wrinkle on the old woman's face.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The novel was praised for its unflinching ____, depicting poverty and hardship without sentimentality.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(H)reh₁-der. Proto-Indo-European *(H)reh₁ís Proto-Italic *reis Latin rēs Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Late Latin -ālis Late Latin reālisder. Old French reelbor. Middle English real English real Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English realism From real + -ism.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The painter's ____ was clear in her decision to show every wrinkle on the old woman's face.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The novel was praised for its unflinching ____, depicting poverty and hardship without sentimentality.