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actual definition

ac·tual (ak′c̸ho̵̅o̅ əl, -s̸ho̵̅o̅-; often, -c̸həl, -s̸həl)

adjective

  1. existing in reality or in fact; not merely possible, but real; as it really is the actual cost of the dam
  2. existing at present or at the time

Etymology: ME < LL actualis, active, practical < L actus: see act

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Alternate definitions:

business actual definition - business

law actual definition - legal

actual Synonyms

actual

modif.

  1. True

    original, real, exact; see genuine 1.

  2. Existent

    concrete, present, tangible, substantive; see real 2. See syn. study atreal.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

actual Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fact: In actual fact the figure of 8 is two almost closed ' C ' profiles, which are molded back to back.

Modifying Another Word

  • naturally: Naturally actual sale prices for individual... www.proviser.com Hope Cove holiday cottages Devon: self catering near Salcombe... near Salcombe, .

Used with adjective complement

  • become: The throws are made to chest height & the passes become actual throws rather than just physically placing a ball in the other hand.
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