[f. prec. + -ISM.]
c. 1860. J. Hinton, Philos. & Relig., Pref. One new word I have introduced the word actualism it is parallel to idealism, materialism, positivism, etc., and was adopted to express the idea that all existence is truly active or spiritual, as opposed to inert or dead.
1882. Academy, 14 Jan., 29. It is the central doctrine of Actualism, that self-sacrifice for others is the law of life and conduct.