1.Definition: (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names

Related Noun(s):platonism

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2.Definition: (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

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

Related Noun(s):naturalism

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4.Definition: the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth

Related Noun(s):pragmatism

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5.Definition: the state of being actual or real

Related Noun(s):reality, realness

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