English Explanatory Dictionary

actuality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of existing; existence.
  2. An instance or quality of being actual or factual; fact.
  3. Live reporting on current affairs.
  4. A short early motion picture.

Pronunciation

/ˌækt͡ʃuˈælɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-actuality.wav

Word forms

actuality actualities

Etymology

From actual + -ity. * (television): Influenced by French actualité.

Derived words

in actuality nonactuality
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