Reality: meaning, definitions and examples
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reality
[ rษชหรฆlษชti ]
in philosophy
The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her view of reality is shaped by her experiences.
- In reality, things are not always as they seem.
in everyday language
The state of being real; something that is real.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We need to face the reality of the situation.
- The reality is that we have to make some tough decisions.
in TV or entertainment industry
A television program or film which features real people or animals, not actors.
Synonyms
nonfiction television, unscripted TV
Examples of usage
- Reality TV has become increasingly popular in recent years.
- They enjoy watching reality shows.
Translations
Translations of the word "reality" in other languages:
๐ต๐น realidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคธเฅเคคเคตเคฟเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Realitรคt
๐ฎ๐ฉ realitas
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฐะปัะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ rzeczywistoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็พๅฎ (ใใใใค)
๐ซ๐ท rรฉalitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ realidad
๐น๐ท gerรงeklik
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ค (ํ์ค)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุน (ูุงูุน)
๐จ๐ฟ realita
๐ธ๐ฐ realita
๐จ๐ณ ็ฐๅฎ (xiร nshรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ resniฤnost
๐ฎ๐ธ raunveruleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ reallฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ realidad
Word origin
The word 'reality' originated from the Latin word 'realis', which means 'relating to things'. It first appeared in English in the early 16th century. The concept of reality has been a subject of philosophical inquiry for centuries, with various thinkers exploring the nature of reality and existence.
See also: real, realism, realistic, realistically, realize, really, realtor, surreal, unreal, unrealised, unrealistic, unrealistically, unrealizable, unrealized, unrealness.