B2 noun Formell

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
actuality
Verb
actualize
Adverb
actually
Adjektiv
actual
Verwandt
actualization
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Merkhilfe

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.

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: actuality

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
actuality
Verb
actualize
Adverb
actually
Adjektiv
actual
Verwandt
actualization

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

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

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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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Häufige Fehler

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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Merkhilfe

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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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

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

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: actuality

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