realistic

CEFRB1

/ˌɹɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Based on what is possible and true in real life.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Possible or practical to achieve; based on what is real or practical.

Examples

  • I hope my boss will agree to my realistic plan.

  • It's a more realistic plan.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɹiːəˈlɪs.tɪk/
  • /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪs.tɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.

  2. Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.

More examples

In context

  • A realistic novel about the Victorian poor.

  • A realistic appraisal of the situation.

  • a realistic goal

Synonyms

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From realist + -ic.