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Actual
/ˈæktʃuəl/
Describing something as it truly exists or happens in reality, not just in theory or opinion.
Synonyms:
real
factual
genuine
authentic
true
Antonyms:
imaginary
unreal
fictional
hypothetical
Examples:
Ye'd need an
actual
Levite clearance card to get in."
And yet the
actual
misery of his present state.
You almost remind me of
actual
humans."
Etymology:
Originated in Middle English from the 14th century, derived from the Latin word
actualis
, from
actus
meaning
a doing, driving, act
.
Usage Statistics:
65 mentions per 1 million words
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