actuality

noun
UK: /æk.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/
US: /æk.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/

  1. The state of being real or true; the real facts.

    1. The actuality of the situation is very complex. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the dream, the actuality of life is often very mundane and unexciting. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that exists in fact; a fact.

    1. The plan became an actuality last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Facing the actuality of losing his job, he started looking for another one. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

reality fact truth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "actuality" in English means: The state of being real or true; the real facts., Something that exists in fact; a fact..

The phonetic transcription of "actuality" is /æk.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/ in British English and /æk.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "actuality": reality, fact, truth.

Example usage of "actuality": "The actuality of the situation is very complex.". More examples on the page.