REALISM

Definition

1. noun the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth. — synonyms: pragmatism
2. noun the state of being actual or real. — synonyms: reality, realness
3. noun (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived. — synonyms: naive_realism
4. noun an artistic movement in 19th century France. — synonyms: naturalism
5. noun (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names. — synonyms: Platonism