Realistic
Definition
Realistic is an adjective that describes something as being practical, sensible, or resembling reality.
Parts of Speech
- Adjective
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˌriː.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
- Respelling: REE-uh-LIS-tik
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˌrɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/
- Respelling: RIH-uh-LIS-tik
Etymology
The word "realistic" originates from the Latin "realis," meaning "actual" or "real," combined with the suffix "-istic," used to form adjectives. It entered English in the mid-19th century.
Derivatives
- Realistically (adverb)
- Realism (noun)
- Unrealistic (adjective)
- Hyperrealistic (adjective)
- Realist (noun)
Synonyms
- Practical
- Sensible
- Authentic
Antonyms
- Unrealistic
- Impractical
- Idealistic
Usage
The term "realistic" is commonly used in contexts where practicality or adherence to reality is discussed. Examples include "Her expectations about the project were realistic" and "The painting is highly realistic."
Related Terms
- Practicality: The quality of being feasible or useful.
- Authenticity: The quality of being genuine or true.
- Realism: An artistic or philosophical approach that emphasizes reality.
Detailed Definitions
Adjective
- Practical and sensible: Refers to actions or expectations that are grounded in practicality.
- Example: "Her approach to saving money is very realistic."
- Resembling reality: Describes something that closely imitates or represents actual life.
- Example: "The video game features highly realistic graphics."
- Relating to the philosophy or practice of realism: Refers to an adherence to facts or reality, especially in art or literature.
- Example: "The novel provides a realistic portrayal of 19th-century life."
realistic
Her approach to saving money is very realistic.
The video game features highly realistic graphics.
The novel provides a realistic portrayal of 19th-century life.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 现实的 (xiànshí de) - practical
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɕjɛn˨˩˦ ʂʐ̩˧˥ tə/
- English Respelling: syen-she deh
- 写实的 (xiěshí de) - lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɕjɛ˥˩ ʂʐ̩˧˥ tə/
- English Respelling: syeh-she deh
🇮🇳 Hindi
- व्यावहारिक (vyaavahaarik) - practical
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʋjaːʋɦaːɾɪk/
- English Respelling: vyaav-haar-ik
- जीवंत (jeevant) - lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /d͡ʒiːʋənt/
- English Respelling: jee-vant
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Realista - practical, lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /reaˈlista/
- English Respelling: rea-lis-ta
🇫🇷 French
- Réaliste - practical, lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʁe.a.list/
- English Respelling: re-a-list
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- واقعي (waqei) - practical, lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /wa'qe:ʕi/
- English Respelling: wa-ke-i
🇧🇩 Bengali
- বাস্তব (bastab) - practical
- IPA Pronunciation: /bast̪ab/
- English Respelling: bas-tab
- জীবনমূর্তি (jeebonmoorti) - lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /d͡ʒibɔnmurt̪i/
- English Respelling: jee-bon-moor-tee
🇷🇺 Russian
- Реалистичный (Realistichnyy) - lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /rʲɪɐˈlʲistʲɪt͡ɕnɨj/
- English Respelling: ree-a-lees-teech-nee
- Практичный (Praktichnyy) - practical
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpraktʲɪt͡ɕnɨj/
- English Respelling: prak-teech-nee
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Realista - practical, lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʁe.aˈlis.tɐ/
- English Respelling: hea-lis-ta
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Realistis - practical, lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /re.alisˈtis/
- English Respelling: rea-lis-tis
🇩🇪 German
- Realistisch - practical, lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʁe.aˈlɪstɪʃ/
- English Respelling: re-a-lis-tish
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 現実的な (genjitsu-teki na) - practical
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡend͡ʑit͡sɯ̟ᵝ te̞kʲi na̠/
- English Respelling: gen-jit-su-te-ki na
- 写実的な (shajitsu-teki na) - lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɕa̠d͡ʑit͡sɯ̟ᵝ te̞kʲi na̠/
- English Respelling: sha-jit-su-te-ki na
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Thực tế - practical
- IPA Pronunciation: /tʰuk̚˧˩ tɛ˧˩/
- English Respelling: thuk te
- Sinh động - lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /sinɲ˧˥ ɗoŋm˧˧/
- English Respelling: sinh dong
🇰🇷 Korean
- 현실적인 (hyeonsiljeogin) - practical
- IPA Pronunciation: /çʌnɕil̚t͈͈ɕʌɡin/
- English Respelling: hyun-shil-jeo-gin
- 사실적인 (sasiljeogin) - lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /sʰasʰil̚t͈͈ɕʌɡin/
- English Respelling: sa-shil-jeo-gin
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Gerçekçi - practical, lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɟeɾˈtʃekt͡ʃi/
- English Respelling: yer-chek-chee
🇵🇰 Urdu
- حقیقت پسند (haqiqat pasand) - practical
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɦəˈqiːqət̪ pəˈsənd̪/
- English Respelling: ha-qee-qat pa-sand
- زندہ دل (zinda dil) - lifelike
- IPA Pronunciation: /zɪnˈd̪aː d̪ɪl/
- English Respelling: zin-da dil
