realism vs real

real vs realism

realism and real both are nouns.

realism is not an adjective while real is an adjective.

realism is not an adverb while real is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
realism	Yes	No	No	No
real	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

realism (noun)	real (noun)
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth	any rational or irrational number
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived	an old small silver Spanish coin
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names	the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos
an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
the state of being actual or real

realism (adjective)	real (adjective)
	being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
	of, relating to, or representing an amount that is corrected for inflation
	no less than what is stated; worthy of the name
	having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
	capable of being treated as fact
	not to be taken lightly
	(of property) fixed or immovable
	being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
	coinciding with reality

realism (adverb)	real (adverb)
	used to give emphasis

Difference between realism and real

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