realia

[ ree-ey-lee-uh, -al-ee-uh, rey-ah-lee-uh ]

plural noun

1. Education. objects, as coins, tools, etc., used by a teacher to illustrate everyday living.
2. Philosophy. things that are real.

realia

/ rɪˈeɪlɪə /

plural noun

1. real-life facts and material used in teaching

Word History and Origins

Origin of realia¹

First recorded in 1830–40; from Late Latin reālia “real (things),” neuter plural of reālis; real ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of realia¹

C20: from neuter pl of Late Latin reālis ; see real ¹

Example Sentences

It is useless to undertake a demonstration of the utility of the realia.

From Project Gutenberg

The realia and mathematics can be connected more easily than other studies with the pupils experience (101, 102).

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