Reality: meaning, definitions and examples

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reality

 

[ rษชหˆรฆlษชti ]

Context #1 | Noun

in philosophy

The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.

Synonyms

actuality, existence, truth

Examples of usage

  • Her view of reality is shaped by her experiences.
  • In reality, things are not always as they seem.
Context #2 | Noun

in everyday language

The state of being real; something that is real.

Synonyms

actuality, fact, truth

Examples of usage

  • We need to face the reality of the situation.
  • The reality is that we have to make some tough decisions.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น realidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคธเฅเคคเคตเคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Realitรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ realitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฐะปัŒะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzeczywistoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พๅฎŸ (ใ’ใ‚“ใ˜ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉalitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ realidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gerรงeklik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„์‹ค (ํ˜„์‹ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงู‚ุน (ูˆุงู‚ุน)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ realita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ realita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฐๅฎž (xiร nshรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resniฤnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ raunveruleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reallฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ realidad

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,524, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.