realism — the practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːəˌlɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- My mom's financial realism saved our family from buying a house we couldn't afford.
- His girlfriend dumped him for lack of realism when he said he'd become a K-pop star at 35.
- The art teacher praised the student's realism in painting the cafeteria food exactly as it looked.
realism
NOUN[/ˈriːəˌlɪzəm/]
the practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly
Accepting reality and dealing with it
Between idealism and materialism, choose realism
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'realis' (actual, real), the word entered English via French. It gained widespread usage in the mid-19th century as an artistic and literary movement emphasizing the depiction of reality as it exists, rejecting idealized or romanticized representation.
Breakdown
real (from Latin realis, meaning actual or existing) + -ism (a suffix denoting a doctrine, movement, or practice), forming a noun that describes the philosophy or artistic approach of representing reality faithfully.
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📝Examples
“My mom's financial realism saved our family from buying a house we couldn't afford.”
“His girlfriend dumped him for lack of realism when he said he'd become a K-pop star at 35.”
“The art teacher praised the student's realism in painting the cafeteria food exactly as it looked.”
“Career counselors often encourage realism when students dream of becoming professional gamers.”
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