[rɪˈalɪti], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them
(e.g: he refuses to face reality)

- the state or quality of having existence or substance
(e.g: youth, when death has no reality)


Phrases:
- in reality
- the reality is —

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