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   reality

   /rɪˈalɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them: "he refuses to face reality" Similar the real worldreal lifeactualitytruthphysical existencecorporealitysubstantialitymaterialityOpposite fantasy
   • ▪ a thing that is actually experienced or seen, especially when this is unpleasant: "the harsh realities of life in a farming community" Similar factactualitytruthverity
   • ▪ a thing that exists in fact, having previously only existed in one's mind: "we want to make the dream a reality"
   • ▪ the quality of being lifelike: "the reality of Marryat's detail" Similar verisimilitudeauthenticityrealismfidelityfaithfulnessOpposite idealism
   • ▪ relating to reality TV: "a reality show"
   • 2. the state or quality of having existence or substance: "youth, when death has no reality"
   • ▪ existence that is absolute, self-sufficient, or objective, and not subject to human decisions or conventions.

   Word Origin late 15th century: via French from medieval Latin realitas, from late Latin realis ‘relating to things’ (see real1).

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