The term IN ESSE (4 letters) is a Latin phrase meaning 'IN its actual state'. It is used to refer to something that exists IN reality, as opposed to something that is merely theoretical. The term IN FACT (4 letters) is an adverb meaning 'ACTUALLY' or 'IN truth'. It is used to emphasize the truth of a statement or to introduce a new FACT. The term IN EFFECT (6 letters) is an adverb meaning 'IN practice' or 'IN EFFECT'. It is used to describe something that is true IN practice, even if it is not necessarily true IN theory. Together, these three terms can be used to express the idea of 'REALLY' IN a more precise way.