Real
Example: The situation reflects real-world conditions
Definition
"Real" refers to something that exists or is happening in fact and is not imaginary or artificial. It describes situations, objects, or experiences that are genuine, authentic, and based on actual events or conditions, as in the phrase "real-world conditions."
Etymology
The word "real" comes from the Latin word "realis," which means "actual" or "true," derived from "res" meaning "thing" or "matter." Did you know that "real" originally referred to things pertaining to reality or actual existence, emphasizing authenticity and truth?
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"Real" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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