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Realism

nounid 121261·updated May 18, 2026
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(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

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naive realismnaturalismpragmatismreality
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Realisms
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Realism's
pluralpossessive
Realisms'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary5 sensesview framework →
§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
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
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