NATURALISTIC

naturalistic, realistic

(adjective) representing what is real; not abstract or ideal; “realistic portraiture”; “a realistic novel”; “in naturalistic colors”; “the school of naturalistic writers”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

naturalistic (comparative more naturalistic, superlative most naturalistic)

Having the appearance of nature or realism; lifelike or realistic.

Of or relating to philosophical or methodological naturalism.

Source: Wiktionary


Nat`u*ral*is"tic, a.

1. Belonging to the doctrines of naturalism.

2. Closely resembling nature; realistic. "Naturalistic bit of pantomime." W. D. Howells.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

6 February 2025

CURE

(verb) make (substances) hard and improve their usability; “cure resin”; “cure cement”; “cure soap”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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