actual

noun

(finance) something actually received; real receipts, as distinct from estimated ones.

(military) a radio callsign modifier that specifies the commanding officer of the unit or asset denoted by the remainder of the callsign and not the officer's assistant or other designee.

an actual, real one; notably:

(uncountable) Reality, usually with the definite article.

adjective

Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.

Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, specific, very.

(chiefly theology) relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical

(now rare) in action at the time being; now existing; current.

Roots

agoact- · Latin · do, drive

Synonyms for actual

realadj genuineadj factualadj veridicaladj existentadj trueadj authenticadj veritableadj realisticadj veraciousadj tangibleadj

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