realism
/ˈriːəlɪzəm/
re · al · ism
ˈriː · ə · lɪzəm
English Definition
n. practical view, art style
Significado en Español
realismo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chủ nghĩa hiện thực
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Example Sentence
The novel is praised for its realism.
这小说因现实主义受赞扬。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
real(reality)+ism(ideology)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “realism”.
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A
idealism
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B
fantasy
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C
pragmatism
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D
romanticism
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C — pragmatism.
“realism” means n. practical view, art style
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The painting was admired for its striking ______, showing every wrinkle and shadow.
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A
realism
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B
fantasy
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C
mystery
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D
humor
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A — realism.
“realism” means n. practical view, art style
Common questions about “realism”
What does “realism” mean?
realism — n. practical view, art style. In Chinese: 现实主义.
How do you pronounce “realism”?
realism is pronounced /ˈriːəlɪzəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · al · ism.
How do you use “realism” in a sentence?
The novel is praised for its realism. (这小说因现实主义受赞扬。)
What are synonyms for “realism”?
practicality — all close in meaning to realism (n. practical view, art style).
Is “realism” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. realism appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “realism”?
real(reality)+ism(ideology)
