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actuality

[ˌækˈtʃuːəlɪti]

actuality Definition

  • 1the state of existing in reality; real existence as opposed to possibility or fiction
  • 2the quality of being actual or factual; truthfulness or authenticity

Using actuality: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "actuality" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The actuality of the situation is that we don't have enough resources to complete the project.

  • Example

    The film aims to capture the actuality of life in the city.

  • Example

    He questioned the actuality of the claims made by the witness.

actuality Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with actuality

  • used to emphasize the truth of a statement that may seem surprising or unlikely

    Example

    She claimed to be an expert, but in actuality she had very little experience.

  • a psychoanalytic concept that refers to the ability to distinguish between fantasy and reality

    Example

    According to Freud's theory, the actuality principle develops during the first year of life.

  • a type of documentary film that aims to capture real-life events as they happen

    Example

    The Lumière brothers are credited with inventing the actuality film in the late 19th century.

Origins of actuality

from Old French 'actualité', from Late Latin 'actualitas', from Latin 'actus' (a doing)

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Summary: actuality in Brief

'Actuality' [ˌækˈtʃuːəlɪti] refers to the state of existing in reality, as opposed to possibility or fiction. It can also denote the quality of being actual or factual, exemplified by 'He questioned the actuality of the claims made by the witness.' 'Actuality' extends into phrases like 'in actuality,' used to emphasize the truth of a statement, and 'the actuality film,' a type of documentary that captures real-life events as they happen.