realitas
The English word reality is expressed in Latin as realitas.
The term refers to the entirety of all that is real.
Meaning: entirety of all that is real (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
realitas is a first-declension feminine noun. Because of this, it changes to realitatem when it functions as the direct object of a sentence. The form realitatum is the genitive plural, used to mean "of realities".
Did you know?
- In legal Latin, words derived from realis often refer to 'property' or 'estates' rather than 'truth' or 'existence'.
- The term realitas is a relatively late development in the Latin linguistic timeline, gaining prominence as scholastic philosophy evolved in the Middle Ages.
- Latin possesses a separate word, veritas, for 'truth' which is often used where a modern English speaker might mistakenly use realitas.
Examples in context
- Realitas est bella.Reality is beautiful.This sentence illustrates the use of realitas to describe a quality of reality.Tatoeba #8777260 by shekitten, translation #8777249 by shekitten
- Amor sola realitas est, neque merus affectus. Est summa veritas quae in corde creationis latet.Love is the only reality, and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.This sentence uses realitas to define love as a singular reality.Tatoeba #13662528 by carlosalberto, translation #2945436 by carlosalberto
- Difficilis est realitas.Reality is difficult.
Example conversation
Marcus and Julia are discussing a philosophical concept.
- MarcusQuid est vera realitas?What is true reality?
- JuliaRealitas est id quod videmus.Reality is that which we see.
- MarcusSed sensus nos fallunt, Julia.But our senses deceive us, Julia.
- JuliaTamen realitas manet.Still, reality remains.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
