veristic

Definitions


[vɪəˈrɪstɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of art or literature) extremely or strictly naturalistic
(e.g: veristic cast-wax or terracotta portrait masks)


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Origin:
late 19th century: from Latin verum (neuter) ‘true’ or Italian vero ‘true’ + -ist + -ic




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