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Realis

Definition:

(Linguistics) The realis is a grammatical mood that expresses statements believed to be true or factual.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A mood in linguistics used to indicate statements that are true.
2. The form of a verb used to express reality or actuality.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to the realis mood.
2. Relating to actual or real situations.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Sense 1: In indicative sentences, the realis is often used to express objective facts.

Noun - Sense 2: The realis is spelled differently in different languages.

Adjective - Sense 1: The verb 'is' is a realis form.

Adjective - Sense 2: The realis analysis helps identify the factual aspects of a sentence.

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