Actual

/ˈak(t)Κƒj(ʊ)Ι™l/

The meaning and definition of Actual, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
    β€œThe actual government expenses dramatically exceed the budget.”
  2. Relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical
noun
  1. An actual, real one; notably:

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms real positive present
Antonyms conceivable estimated hypothetical nominal possible potential

Origin

From Middle English actual.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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