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NATURALISTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Representing what is real; not abstract or ideal

Example:

the school of naturalistic writers

Synonyms:

naturalistic; realistic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

representational ((used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen)

Derivation:

naturalism (an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description)

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