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naturalism
noun nat·u·ral·ism \ˈna-chə-rə-ˌli-zəm, ˈnach-rə-\
: a style of art or literature that shows people and things as they actually are
Full Definition of NATURALISM
1
: action, inclination, or thought based only on natural desires and instincts
2
: a theory denying that an event or object has a supernatural significance; specifically : the doctrine that scientific laws are adequate to account for all phenomena
3
: realism in art or literature; specifically : a theory or practice in literature emphasizing scientific observation of life without idealization and often including elements of determinism
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First Known Use of NATURALISM
circa 1641
Related to NATURALISM
- Synonyms
- literalism, verisimilitude, realism, representationalism, verismo
Rhymes with NATURALISM
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