Actualities: meaning, definitions and examples
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actualities
[ ˌæktʃuˈælɪtiz ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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actualities |
This word is often used in formal contexts or serious discussions to refer to real-life situations or facts.
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current events |
This term is commonly used in everyday conversation, education, and media to describe recent or ongoing events.
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news |
A very broad term used universally to describe information about recent or important events, typically disseminated through media.
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latest happenings |
This expression is more informal and often used in casual conversation to talk about new or recent events.
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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.
philosophy
Reality or existence as opposed to mere possibility or potentiality.
Synonyms
actuality, existence, reality.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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actualities |
Use it when referring to multiple real-life events or facts. It emphasizes the concrete details or situations.
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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.
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existence |
Appropriate for discussing the state of being or living, often in a more philosophical or abstract sense.
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actuality |
Use it when stressing the true state or fact of something, often to contrast with what is imagined or expected.
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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.
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- 28526 croaking
- 28527 dovetailed
- 28528 tussock
- 28529 actualities
- 28530 unleashing
- 28531 protractor
- 28532 vindictiveness
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