Reality

Pronunciation: /riˈæləti/

Definitions of reality

noun the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them

Example Sentences

A1 Reality TV shows are popular among many people.

A2 In reality, things are not always as they seem.

B1 The reality of the situation is that we need to find a solution quickly.

B2 His perception of reality was altered after the accident.

C1 The documentary provided a deep insight into the harsh realities of life.

C2 Philosophers have long debated the nature of reality and existence.

Examples of reality in a Sentence

formal The study aimed to investigate the relationship between perception and reality.

informal In reality, she's actually a really nice person once you get to know her.

slang Dude, reality TV shows are so addicting, I can't stop watching them.

figurative Sometimes it's hard to distinguish between dreams and reality.

Grammatical Forms of reality

• past tense: realized
• plural: realities
• comparative: more real
• superlative: most real
• present tense: realizes
• future tense: will realize
• perfect tense: has realized
• continuous tense: is realizing
• singular: reality
• positive degree: real
• infinitive: to realize
• gerund: realizing
• participle: realized

Origin and Evolution of reality

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reality' originated from the Latin word 'realitas', which is derived from the Latin word 'res' meaning 'thing' or 'matter'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in philosophy to describe the quality of being real or having actual existence, the word 'reality' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings in everyday language, including the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.