reality
reality Lexical Profile
reality Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic, imaginary, or simulated notion of them.
"After years of planning, her dream of opening a neighborhood bakery finally became a reality."
A thing that is actually experienced or seen, especially when it is unpleasant or challenging.
"The documentary exposes the harsh realities of life in remote polar research stations."
Television programming that documents unscripted real-life situations and ordinary people rather than actors performing a script.
"She gained national recognition after competing on a popular culinary reality show."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French réalité and Medieval Latin realitas, derived from Late Latin realis ('actual, belonging to the thing itself'), from Latin res ('thing, matter, fact').
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