Definitions for actuality
ˌæk tʃuˈæl ɪ tiac·tu·al·i·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. actualitynoun

   the state of actually existing objectively

   "a hope that progressed from possibility to actuality"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. actualitynoun

   the state of existing; existence

2. actualitynoun

   the quality of being actual or factual; fact

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Actualitynoun

   The state of being actual.

   Etymology: from actual.

   The actuality of these spiritual qualities is thus imprisoned, though their potentiality be not quite destroyed; and thus a crass, extended, impenetrable, passive, divisible, unintelligent substance is generated, which we call matter. George Cheyne, Phil. Prin.

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1. actuality

   Actuality is the state of existing in reality or fact, rather than in theory or potentiality. It refers to real world conditions or circumstances, as opposed to speculations, expectations or perceptions. It signifies the present reality, the way things currently are.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Actualitynoun

   the state of being actual; reality; as, the actuality of God's nature

Matched Categories

1. • Existence

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce actuality?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say actuality in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of actuality in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of actuality in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of actuality in a Sentence

1. Erik Pevernagie:

   Our memory consists of bits and pieces which have made their imprint on our dreams and our life. All those fragments have enlightened or darkened the sky and the horizon of our existence. They are all instances that we don't want to forget or splinters that we can't obliterate. The mind collects them and by recalling, interpreting or idealizing them, the actuality very often becomes corroded. We experience then a "mutilated memory".--

2. Chappie Hunter:

   It’s nice to know that I might know a little about how she’s feeling. But in actuality, she’s the one taking care of me.

3. Daniel Li:

   In actuality, the national fraternity knew very well (that hazing went on).

4. Scott C. Holstad:

   The few who are ballsy enough to actually live wind up in madhouses, tortured by actuality. We all wind up in the same place anyhow … food for unseeing worms.

5. Joshua Sutton via AP:

   I thought being cold and wet was going to be the hardest part of hiking the Appalachian Trail. But in actuality, it was the mental game of motivating and keeping an upbeat attitude to help Harvey stay positive and enjoy his hike.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=actuality
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Actuality
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=actuality
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actuality
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=actuality