Realism
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
Framework senses
- §1
- the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
- §2
- (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
- §3
- (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
- §4
- an artistic movement in 19th century France
- §5
- the state of being actual or real
- §1 · legacy_primary
- (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceivedDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column