REALITY

reality

(noun) the quality possessed by something that is real

world, reality

(noun) all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you; “his world was shattered”; “we live in different worlds”; “for them demons were as much a part of reality as trees were”

reality, realness, realism

(noun) the state of being actual or real; “the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him”

reality

(noun) the state of the world as it really is rather than as you might want it to be; “businessmen have to face harsh realities”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

reality (usually uncountable, plural realities)

The state of being actual or real.

A real entity, event or other fact.

The entirety of all that is real.

An individual observer's own subjective perception of that which is real.

(obsolete) Loyalty; devotion.

(legal, obsolete) Realty; real estate.

Synonyms

• truth

• actuality

Antonyms

• fantasy

Usage notes

Adjectives that collocate with reality include: harsh; stark; brutal; grim; bitter

Anagrams

• irately, tearily

Source: Wiktionary

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Re*al"i*ty, n.; pl. Realities. Etym: [Cf. F. réalité, LL. realitas. See 3d Real. and cf. 2d Realty.]

1. The state or quality of being real; actual being or existence of anything, in distinction from mere appearance; fact. A man fancies that he understands a critic, when in reality he does not comprehend his meaning. Addison.

2. That which is real; an actual existence; that which is not imagination, fiction, or pretense; that which has objective existence, and is not merely an idea. And to realities yield all her shows. Milton. My neck may be an idea to you, but it is reality to me. Beattie.

3. Etym: [See 1st Realty, 2.]

Definition: Loyalty; devotion. [Obs.] To express our reality to the emperor. Fuller.

4. (Law)

Definition: See 2d Realty, 2.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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