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reality

/ɹiˈæləti/
Meanings
  • noun

    The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an ideal or imagined state.

    - "The reality of the situation is that we don't have enough resources to complete the project."
    - "She came to terms with the reality of her situation and began to make changes in her life."
  • noun

    The quality or state of being true.

    - "His statements did not match the reality of the situation."
    - "The reality of the situation forced him to reconsider his actions."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹiˈæləti/



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Antonyms

fantasy
Synonyms

actuality , truth
Rhymes
Words rhyming with reality
rebel , hebel , velvet , debel , belief , grief
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. reality (en) : noun, the state of things as they actually exist

  2. reality (en) : noun, a particular aspect or quality

  3. reality (en) : noun, a representation of a person, thing, or situation, typically one that is objective and true to life

Variants
List of all variants of reality that leads to same result
in reality , realities , reality , reality TV , reality show , reality shows , reality television , reality check , reality checks , augmented reality , virtual realities , virtual reality , divorced from reality , lose her grip , lose his grip , lose one's grip , lose their grip , losing his grip on reality , lose touch , lost touch with reality
Forms
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reality (no change), realities (plural form), realistic (comparative form), realistically (adverb form)

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'realtig', 'real', meaning 'genuine, authentic'.

Trivia
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  1. Reality is often described as being subjective, as each individual perceives it differently.

  2. The term 'reality' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  3. The concept of reality has been explored in various religious and philosophical traditions, including Buddhism, Platonism, and Existentialism.

Related Concepts
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  1. perception: The way in which people interpret and understand reality, influenced by their senses, experiences, and beliefs.

  2. virtual reality: A simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world.

  3. augmented reality: An enhanced version of reality created by superimposing digital information on the physical world.

Culture
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Reality has been a significant theme in various forms of art and literature, including surrealism, hyperrealism, and science fiction. In philosophy, it is a fundamental concept, and debates around its nature have been ongoing since ancient times.

How to Memorize "reality"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine a clear, crisp image of reality. Picture yourself standing in a room with all the details around you.
    - Now imagine yourself stepping out of that room and into a beautiful landscape, with rolling hills, a clear blue sky, and a gentle breeze.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'reality' with the idea of truth and authenticity. Think about how it feels when you're faced with a situation that is genuine and not an illusion.
    - Associate 'reality' with the five senses, as they allow us to experience the world around us.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'R-E-A-L-I-T-Y' to remember the meaning of reality: Real, Existing, Authentic, True, Independent, Lasting, Interconnected, and Tangible.

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