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Added 9 October 2026

actuality

/ˌækt͡ʃuˈælɪti/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about actuality at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The state of existing; existence.
An instance or quality of being actual or factual; fact.
Live reporting on current affairs.

Origin

From actual + -ity. * (television): Influenced by French actualité.

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