Wordiyoreal
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From Late Latin reālis (actual, relating to things), from Latin rēs (thing, matter). Produces the vocabulary of existence and authenticity: real, reality, realize (make real or become aware of), realism, realistic. Surrealism literally means 'above reality.' The root captures the philosophical distinction between what exists and what is imagined.
Associated Words
real
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary
realise
To become aware of something; to make real or convert to cash
realism
Acceptance of facts as they are; artistic or philosophical representation of reality
realistic
Practical and accurate, not idealistic
reality
The state of things as they actually exist; the real world
realization
The act of becoming aware of something; making something real
realize
to become aware of something; to make real
really
in truth; very; used to emphasize
surrealism
An artistic movement using dreamlike, fantastical imagery to express the subconscious