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The etymology of “realization” is the Latin verb “realizare,” meaning “to bring back to reality, to make real.”

The etymology of “actualization” is the Latin verb “actuare,” meaning “to make something happen” or “to bring something into effect.”

In the context of their etymologies, self-realization is a noun and self-actualization is a verb.

When a tree knows it’s a tree, it is self-realized. When it bears fruit, it is self-actualized.

The self-realized are enlightened. The self-actualized are enlightening.

Self-realization is wisdom. Self-actualization is love.