the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth

[ Syn: pragmatism ]

the state of being actual or real; the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him

[ Syn: reality , realness ]

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

[ Syn: naive realism ]

an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description

[ Syn: naturalism ]

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names

[ Syn: platonism ]