What does REALISM mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈriəlɪzəm/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
11
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
  2. the state of being actual or real“the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him”
  3. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
  4. an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
  5. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

realisms10

Anagrams of REALISM

mailers9remails9

Words inside REALISM

221 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

miles7raise5 smile7 arms6 lies4mail6 male6 mile6 real4 rise4 sale4 same6 aim5 air3 are3 arm5 era3 lie3 sea3 sir3 al2am4as2 el2 em4 is2la2 ma4 me4re2

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Questions

Is REALISM a valid word in word games?

REALISM is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is REALISM worth?

REALISM is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 11 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from REALISM?

221 other words, including IS, AS, ARE and ME.