B2 noun رسمي

actuality

/ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

Actuality refers to the state of existing in fact or reality, rather than being merely a possibility or a theoretical concept. It is often used to contrast the real-life outcome of a situation with what was previously expected, planned, or imagined.

أمثلة

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1

The actuality of living abroad was quite different from the glamorous life she had imagined.

The real experience of living in another country was not like the fancy life she pictured.

2

The committee must distinguish between theoretical risks and the actuality of the current threat.

The group needs to tell the difference between possible risks and the real danger existing now.

3

I thought the hike would be easy, but the actuality was that I was exhausted after ten minutes.

I expected the walk to be simple, but the reality was that I got tired very quickly.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
actuality
Verb
actualize
ظرف
actually
صفة
actual
مرتبط
actualization
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نصيحة للحفظ

Remember that 'actuality' contains the word 'act.' It is the state of things as they have 'acted' out in the real world, not just how they look in a script or plan.

اختبار سريع

The company's marketing promised a luxury resort, but the ______ was a half-finished hotel with no pool.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: actuality

أمثلة

1

The actuality of living abroad was quite different from the glamorous life she had imagined.

everyday

The real experience of living in another country was not like the fancy life she pictured.

2

The committee must distinguish between theoretical risks and the actuality of the current threat.

formal

The group needs to tell the difference between possible risks and the real danger existing now.

3

I thought the hike would be easy, but the actuality was that I was exhausted after ten minutes.

informal

I expected the walk to be simple, but the reality was that I got tired very quickly.

4

In actuality, the data suggests that the phenomenon occurs much more frequently than previously thought.

academic

In reality, the information shows this event happens more often than we used to believe.

5

We need to align our quarterly projections with the actuality of our current production capacity.

business

We must make our future estimates match the real amount we are able to produce right now.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
actuality
Verb
actualize
ظرف
actually
صفة
actual
مرتبط
actualization

تلازمات شائعة

in actuality in reality or in fact
harsh actuality the unpleasant or difficult truth of a situation
bring into actuality to make something a reality or to manifest it
grim actuality a very serious or depressing reality
perceive the actuality to understand or see the true state of things

العبارات الشائعة

in actuality

really; in fact (used to introduce a contrasting truth)

the actuality of the situation

the real facts of what is happening

reduce to actuality

to make a possibility become a real fact

يُخلط عادةً مع

actuality vs actually

Actually is an adverb used for emphasis, while actuality is a noun referring to the state of being real.

actuality vs actualidad (Spanish/Portuguese)

Learners often think 'actuality' means 'current events' or 'nowadays,' but in English it means 'reality.'

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Actuality is most frequently used in the prepositional phrase 'in actuality' to correct a misconception. It is a more formal and sophisticated alternative to the word 'reality.'

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أخطاء شائعة

Many learners use 'actuality' when they mean 'current events' due to false friends in Romance languages. Ensure you are using it to discuss 'real things' versus 'imagined things.'

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نصيحة للحفظ

Remember that 'actuality' contains the word 'act.' It is the state of things as they have 'acted' out in the real world, not just how they look in a script or plan.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Late Latin 'actualitas', which comes from 'actualis' (pertaining to action or active).

أنماط نحوية

usually an uncountable noun often follows the preposition 'in' can be used with the definite article 'the'
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السياق الثقافي

In media studies, 'actuality' refers to raw footage of real events, which was the precursor to modern documentaries.

اختبار سريع

The company's marketing promised a luxury resort, but the ______ was a half-finished hotel with no pool.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: actuality

كلمات ذات صلة

subsupertion

C1

Describing a state, process, or entity that exists across or connects both subordinate and superior levels within a hierarchical system. It refers to the intersectional quality of elements that influence both the foundational and the overarching structures of an organization or concept.

multiphobfy

C1

A psychological state characterized by the convergence and compounding of multiple distinct phobias into a single, pervasive condition. It refers to the complex interplay where various irrational fears amplify each other, often leading to total cognitive paralysis.

adnavant

C1

Describing something that is moving forward or situated in a leading, proactive position within a sequence or system. It is often used in technical or formal contexts to denote a state of advancement or a strategic frontward placement.

uniscendure

C1

To integrate multiple complex systems or disparate elements into a single, cohesive, and simplified path of operation. It describes the act of unifying various components while simultaneously grounding them into a more accessible or fundamental structure.

enalterion

C1

Describes a state, condition, or pattern that occurs in a sequence of alternating or recurring stages. It is typically used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to characterize systems that shift between two or more distinct modes.

superloqucide

C1

Describing a person or style of communication that is so excessively talkative it effectively 'kills' the conversation or prevents others from participating. It refers to a level of verbosity that dominates and stifles any potential for balanced dialogue.

circumuniery

C1

The state or act of encircling a single, central point or unity. It describes a structural or conceptual arrangement where all elements are oriented toward a one-point focus or central core.

bigravive

C1

Describes a state or entity influenced by two distinct centers of gravity or significant forces. It is typically used to characterize situations where two powerful, often opposing, pressures exert equal pull on an individual or system.

contraclamly

C1

A rare adjective describing a state of being quietly defiant or stubbornly silent in direct opposition to public noise or popular outcry. It characterizes an individual or attitude that uses composed silence as a strategic tool to resist external pressure or chaos.

univadacy

C1

To unify or standardize disparate elements, systems, or ideas into a single, cohesive framework. This verb is primarily used in specialized technical or administrative contexts to describe the process of achieving total systemic consistency.

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