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ac·tu·al·ity (ak′c̸ho̵̅o̅ al′ə tē, -s̸ho̵̅o̅-)

noun

  1. the state of being actual; reality
  2. pl. actualities -·ties an actual thing or condition; fact

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actuality Synonyms

actuality

n.

materiality, substance, substantiality, fact; see fact 1, reality 1.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

actuality Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • life: This does not mean, however, that his poetry offers an escape from the actuality of life.

Preposition: from

  • opinion: It's up to you to cast a critical eye, sorting folder password protecting fact from fiction, actuality from opinion.

Converse of object

  • become: Encouraging findings for SME's who may be affected by a risk becoming an actuality.

Adjective modifier

  • first: Remember that first actuality is a kind of potentiality - a capacity to engage in the activity which is the corresponding second actuality.

Modifies a noun

  • film: There are 389 items covering drama, animation, documentaries, news, newsreel, amateur and actuality film.
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