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realistic
[ ree-uh-lis-tik ]
adjective
- interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical:
a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
Synonyms: , , ,
- pertaining to, characterized by, or given to the representation in literature or art of things as they really are:
a realistic novel.
- resembling or simulating real life:
a duck hunter skilled at making realistic decoys.
- Philosophy. of or relating to realists or realism.
realistic
/ ˌɪəˈɪɪ /
adjective
- showing awareness and acceptance of reality
- practical or pragmatic rather than ideal or moral
- (of a book, film, etc) depicting or emphasizing what is real and actual rather than abstract or ideal
- of or relating to philosophical realism
Derived Forms
- ˌˈپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- a·t·· adverb
- t·a·t adjective
- anti·a·t·· adverb
- p·a·t adjective
- ԴDzr··t adjective
- ԴDzr··t·· adverb
- v·a·t adjective
- over·a·t·· adverb
- r··t adjective
- d·a·t adjective
- ܲȴ-a·t adjective
- quasi-a·t·· adverb
- i·a·t adjective
- semi·a·t·· adverb
- ܱt·a·t adjective
- ܲr··t adjective
- ܲr··t·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of realistic1
Example Sentences
Bob had that natural inclination, along with a strong curiosity and that thing Ray Bradbury called ‘optimistic behaviorism,’ the ability to be realistic and practical.”
But we need clear, realistic goals and a strategy to reach them.
How realistic do you need to be when there are clearly fewer positions out there like yours?
There is realistic scenario where finishing ninth or 10th in the Premier League could earn you a spot in the Conference League.
In “The Shrouds,” we’re witness to a more realistic depiction of grieving than most filmmakers allow us.
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