NYT Dictionary

ACTUALITY

/ˌækt͡ʃuˈælɪti/
Nounac-tu-AL-i-tyac-tu-al-i-ty · 5 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024

Meaning

The state of existing; existence.

Etymology

Origin: French

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

achievementactualizationattainmentauthenticitybasisbeingconfirmabilitydemonstratabilitydoubtlessnessembodiment

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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