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naturalistic

 

[ ˌnætʃəˈrælɪstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

art

Relating to or depicting objects, scenes, or events in a style that closely resembles their appearance in real life.

Synonyms

authentic, realistic, true to life

Examples of usage

  • The artist's naturalistic paintings captured the beauty of the countryside.
  • The movie director used naturalistic lighting to create a sense of realism in the film.
Context #2 | Adjective

biology

Relating to or supporting the view that nature is the ultimate reality and that all knowledge can be obtained through the study of natural processes.

Synonyms

empirical, observational, scientific

Examples of usage

  • The naturalistic approach in biology emphasizes the importance of observing organisms in their natural habitats.
  • The scientist's naturalistic worldview led to groundbreaking discoveries in ecology.
Context #3 | Adjective

literature

Representing life or nature faithfully and accurately, without idealization or exaggeration.

Synonyms

true to life, unembellished, unsentimental

Examples of usage

  • The author's naturalistic writing style portrayed the harsh realities of urban life.
  • The novel took a naturalistic approach to storytelling, focusing on the characters' everyday struggles.

Translations

Translations of the word "naturalistic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 naturalístico

🇮🇳 प्राकृतिकवादी

🇩🇪 naturalistisch

🇮🇩 naturalis

🇺🇦 натуралістичний

🇵🇱 naturalistyczny

🇯🇵 自然主義的 (しぜんしゅぎてき)

🇫🇷 naturaliste

🇪🇸 naturalista

🇹🇷 naturalist

🇰🇷 자연주의적인

🇸🇦 طبيعي

🇨🇿 naturalistický

🇸🇰 naturalistický

🇨🇳 自然主义的 (zìrán zhǔyì de)

🇸🇮 naturalističen

🇮🇸 náttúruvísindalegur

🇰🇿 натуралистік

🇬🇪 ნატურალისტური

🇦🇿 naturalistik

🇲🇽 naturalista

Etymology

The term 'naturalistic' originated in the mid-19th century from the word 'naturalist', which referred to a person who studies natural history. Over time, 'naturalistic' came to describe anything that is true to nature or reality, whether in art, literature, or philosophy. The concept of naturalism has its roots in ancient Greek philosophy and has evolved through various intellectual movements. Today, naturalistic principles are widely used in fields such as art, science, and literature to emphasize the importance of observation and empirical evidence.

See also: naturalism, naturalist, naturalize, naturalness, supernatural, unnatural, unnaturally.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,058, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.