Meaning & Definition of word "Actuality"

Actuality

/ˌak-tʃuˈal-ɪ-ti/

1. The state of being actual or real; reality.
- Example: The actuality of the situation was much more complex than we had initially assumed.
2. The occurrence of an event or reality, as opposed to what is theoretically possible.
- Example: In actuality, the project faced several unexpected challenges.
3. The quality of being actual; fact.
- Example: Despite the rumors, the actuality of the matter was that they were simply friends.
4. The realm of facts or realities.
- Example: She preferred reading fiction over learning about the harshness of the actuality.
5. A fact or reality.
- Example: We must confront the actuality of our circumstances before making any decisions.

From Middle French 'actualité', from Latin 'actualitas', from 'actus' (deed, act).

In actuality:

In fact; really.

The actuality of the event:

The real nature or essence of the event.

actual:

Existing in fact; real.

actualize:

To make something a reality.

actualism:

A philosophical doctrine emphasizing the actual over the potential.

Meaning: Real talk

Example Sentence: When she said she was tired, I knew it was real talk; she needed rest.

Meaning: Keep it 100

Example Sentence: If we’re keeping it 100, the actuality is that we need to change our approach.