Actuality Meaning in English
word
ˌæktʃuˈæɫəˌti
ak-choo-AL-uh-tee
ˌæktʃuːˈælɪti
ak-choo-AL-i-tee
Definition
The state of being real, true, or existing in fact; what actually exists, not just what is imagined or thought.
Usage & Nuances
'Actuality' is more formal and less common in everyday speech than 'reality.' Often found in academic, philosophical, or literary contexts. Don't confuse it with 'actual' (meaning 'real' or 'current').
Spanish: realidad - hechoPortuguese (BR): realidadePortuguese (PT): realidadeChinese (Simplified): 现实 - 事实Chinese (Traditional): 現實 - 事實Hindi: वास्तविकताArabic: حقيقة - واقعBengali: বাস্তবতা - প্রকৃত অবস্থাRussian: действительность - реальностьJapanese: 現実 - 実際Vietnamese: thực tếKorean: 현실 - 실제Turkish: gerçeklik - hakikatUrdu: حقیقت - واقعیتIndonesian: kenyataan - realitas
Example Sentences
We must face the actuality of the situation.
basic
In actuality, the job was much harder than I expected.
basic
The film had little to do with actuality.
basic
People often mistake rumors for actuality.
natural
What you see online doesn’t always match actuality.
natural
In actuality, nobody has all the answers.
natural