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actual

[ak-choo-uhl]

adjective

  1. existing in act or fact; real.

    an actual case of heroism; actual expenses.

    Synonyms: , ,
    Antonyms: ,
  2. existing now; present; current.

    The ship's actual position is 22 miles due east of Miami.

  3. Obsolete.pertaining to or involving acts or action.



actual

/ ˈæʃʊə /

adjective

  1. existing in reality or as a matter of fact

  2. real or genuine

  3. existing at the present time; current

  4. informal(usually preceded by your) (intensifier)

    that music's by your actual Mozart, isn't it?

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

The excessive use of actual and actually should be avoided. They are unnecessary in sentences such as in actual fact, he is forty-two, and he did actually go to the play but did not enjoy it
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • actualness noun
  • nonactual adjective
  • nonactualness noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of actual1

First recorded in 1275–1325; from Late Latin 峦ٳ, from Latin 峦ٳ() act + - -al 1; replacing Middle English actuel, from Middle French, from Latin
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of actual1

C14: actuel existing, from Late Latin 峦ٳ relating to acts, practical, from Latin 峦ٳܲ act
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Synonym Study

See real 1.
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That's not an exaptation, where the same structures that let them climb trees are applied to the new setting, but actual evolutionary adaptations.

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King Charles's actual birthday is in November, but in an effort to hold the event in better weather, monarchs have traditionally held public celebrations in the summer.

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In my assessment, the White House appears to be sincere in the substance of what it is saying: that there was no overt and direct U.S. involvement with Israel during the actual strike.

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While viral video has focused on clashes between protesters and state, local and federal agents, the actual number of arrests and criminal charges have been difficult to tally.

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Still, little is gained by transforming actual cartoons into human cartoons.

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