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   Re·al·i·ty

   /rēˈalədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them: "he refuses to face reality" Similar the real worldreal lifeactualitytruthphysical existencecorporealitysubstantialitymaterialityOpposite fantasy
   • ▪ a thing that is actually experienced or seen, especially when this is grim or problematic: "the harsh realities of life in a farming community" Similar factactualitytruthverity
   • ▪ a thing that exists in fact, having previously only existed in one's mind: "the paperless office may yet become a reality"
   • ▪ the quality of being lifelike or resembling an original: "the reality of Marryat's detail" Similar verisimilitudeauthenticityrealismfidelityfaithfulnessOpposite idealism
   • ▪ relating to reality TV: "a reality show"
   • 2. the state or quality of having existence or substance: "youth, when death has no reality"
   • ▪ existence that is absolute, self-sufficient, or objective, and not subject to human decisions or conventions.

   Word Origin late 15th century: via French from medieval Latin realitas, from late Latin realis ‘relating to things’ (see real1).

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   The meaning of REALITY is the quality or state of being real. How to use reality in a sentence.

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   REALITY definition: 1. the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be: 2. a fact: 3…. Learn more.

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   REALITY meaning: 1. the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be: 2. a fact: 3…. Learn more.

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   Reality is the way things actually are, not the way you might want them to be. Many TV shows claim to be reality, but they are really just pretend. The only actual reality is the life that happens every day.

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   Definition of reality noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   a real thing or fact. real things, facts, or events taken as a whole; state of affairs: the reality of the business world; vacationing to escape reality. Philosophy.

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   Define reality. reality synonyms, reality pronunciation, reality translation, English dictionary definition of reality. what is real or existent; resemblance to what is real: reality show; something that constitutes an actual thing: The reality is that he is your son.