Actualities: meaning, definitions and examples

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actualities

 

[ ˌæktʃuˈælɪtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

current events

Facts or occurrences that are of current interest or importance, especially those concerning news or events happening in the present.

Synonyms

current events, latest happenings, news.

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Word Description / Examples
actualities

This word is often used in formal contexts or serious discussions to refer to real-life situations or facts.

  • The actualities of the situation were far more complex than initially thought.
  • Despite what you may think, we must face the actualities of the current economic climate.
current events

This term is commonly used in everyday conversation, education, and media to describe recent or ongoing events.

  • We had a discussion about current events in our history class today.
  • I like to stay updated on current events by reading the news every morning.
news

A very broad term used universally to describe information about recent or important events, typically disseminated through media.

  • I watch the news every evening to stay informed.
  • The news today covered a wide range of topics, from politics to sports.
latest happenings

This expression is more informal and often used in casual conversation to talk about new or recent events.

  • Have you heard about the latest happenings in the tech world?
  • She always knows the latest happenings in our neighborhood.

Examples of usage

  • The newspaper covers all the actualities from around the world.
  • She is always up to date with the actualities in the business world.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

Reality or existence as opposed to mere possibility or potentiality.

Synonyms

actuality, existence, reality.

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actualities

Use it when referring to multiple real-life events or facts. It emphasizes the concrete details or situations.

  • The document provides a comprehensive overview of the actualities of the current financial market
reality

Best used when discussing the real, tangible world as opposed to dreams, illusions, or expectations. It can sometimes have a harsh connotation, indicating a hard truth.

  • The reality of the situation is that we don't have enough resources to continue
existence

Appropriate for discussing the state of being or living, often in a more philosophical or abstract sense.

  • The existence of extraterrestrial life remains a topic of much debate
actuality

Use it when stressing the true state or fact of something, often to contrast with what is imagined or expected.

  • In actuality, the project was completed ahead of schedule

Examples of usage

  • The philosopher discussed the actuality of the mind-body connection.
  • In philosophy, the debate often revolves around the distinction between potentiality and actuality.

Translations

Translations of the word "actualities" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atualidades

🇮🇳 वर्तमान घटनाएँ

🇩🇪 Aktualitäten

🇮🇩 aktualitas

🇺🇦 актуальні події

🇵🇱 aktualności

🇯🇵 現実

🇫🇷 actualités

🇪🇸 actualidades

🇹🇷 güncel olaylar

🇰🇷 현실

🇸🇦 الأحداث الجارية

🇨🇿 aktuálnosti

🇸🇰 aktuálnosti

🇨🇳 现实

🇸🇮 aktualnosti

🇮🇸 fréttir

🇰🇿 жаңалықтар

🇬🇪 აქტუალურობები

🇦🇿 aktual hadisələr

🇲🇽 actualidades

Etymology

The word 'actuality' originated from the Latin word 'actualis', meaning 'active, practical'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century and has since been used to refer to facts or events of current interest as well as the philosophical concept of reality versus mere possibility.

See also: actuality, actualization, actualize, actually.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,529, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.