Actuality

/ˌak-tʃuˈal-ɪ-ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being actual or real; reality.

The actuality of the situation was much more complex than we had initially assumed.

The occurrence of an event or reality, as opposed to what is theoretically possible.

In actuality, the project faced several unexpected challenges.

The quality of being actual; fact.

Despite the rumors, the actuality of the matter was that they were simply friends.

The realm of facts or realities.

She preferred reading fiction over learning about the harshness of the actuality.

A fact or reality.

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.

Real talk

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

Keep it 100

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