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representationalism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The belief that the conscious perception of the world is actually an internal replica of the world in the mind of the beholder.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: epistemological dualism, internal perception, indirect realism

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Realistic representation of the world in art.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: art, arts

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: realism

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From representational + -ism.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: representationalismi — the belief that the conscious perception of the world is actually an internal replica of the world of the mind of the beholder
  • Polish: reprezentacjonizm — the belief that the conscious perception of the world is actually an internal replica of the world of the mind of the beholder
  • Portuguese: representacionalismo — the belief that the conscious perception of the world is actually an internal replica of the world of the mind of the beholder
  • Portuguese: representacionismo — the belief that the conscious perception of the world is actually an internal replica of the world of the mind of the beholder
  • Finnish: representationalismi — realistic representation of the world
  • Polish: reprezentacjonizm — realistic representation of the world
  • Portuguese: representacionalismo — realistic representation of the world