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   re·al·i·ty

   /rēˈalədē/

   noun

   • 1. the world or 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 grim or problematic: "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: "the paperless office may yet become a reality"
   • ▪ the quality of being lifelike or resembling an original: "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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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RealityReality - Wikipedia

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   Reality is the sum or aggregate of all that is real or existent within the universe, as opposed to that which is only imaginary, nonexistent or nonactual. The term is also used to refer to the ontological status of things, indicating their existence. In physical terms, reality is the totality of a system, known and unknown.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › realityReality Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REALITY is the quality or state of being real. How to use reality in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREALITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REALITY definition: 1. the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be: 2. a fact: 3…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREALITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REALITY meaning: 1. the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be: 2. a fact: 3…. Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › realityREALITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   the state or quality of being real. resemblance to what is real. a real thing or fact. real things, facts, or events taken as a whole; state of affairs: the reality of the business world; vacationing to escape reality. Philosophy. something that exists independently of ideas concerning it.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › realityReality - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Reality is the way things actually are, not the way you might want them to be. Many TV shows claim to be reality, but they are really just pretend. The only actual reality is the life that happens every day.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREALITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use reality to refer to real things or the real nature of things rather than imagined or invented.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreality noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of reality noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › realityReality - definition of reality by The Free Dictionary

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    1. the state of things as they are or appear to be, rather than as one might wish them to be. 2. something that is real. 3. the state of being real. 4. (Philosophy) philosophy. a. that which exists, independent of human awareness. b. the totality of facts as they are, independent of human awareness of them.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › realityReality Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Reality Definition. One, such as a person, an entity, or an event, that is actual. The quality of being true to life. Something that is real; fact. The quality or fact of being real. The totality of all things possessing actuality, existence, or essence.