realism

(noun) the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth. Synonyms: pragmatism.

(noun) the state of being actual or real. Synonyms: reality, realness. Example: "The reality of his situation slowly dawned on him."

(noun) (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived. Synonyms: naive realism.

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

(noun) (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names. Synonyms: Platonism.