actuality

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌæktjuˈælɪti/ or /ˌæktʃuˈælɪti/

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Noun

Singular actuality

Plural actualities

1. (countable) (usually plural) The actualities of a situation are its facts and not just what people might believe.
2. (uncountable) If something happens in actuality it really happens.

Related words

• actual