Definitions for actual
ˈæk tʃu əlac·tu·al

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. actual, existentadjective

   presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

   "the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different"; "actual and imagined conditions"

2. actualadjective

   taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated

   "we saw the actual wedding on television"; "filmed the actual beating"

3. actual, genuine, literal, realadjective

   being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

   "her actual motive"; "a literal solitude like a desert"- G.K.Chesterton; "a genuine dilemma"

4. actual, factualadjective

   existing in act or fact

   "rocks and trees...the actual world"; "actual heroism"; "the actual things that produced the emotion you experienced"

5. actualadjective

   being or existing at the present moment

   "the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. actualnoun

   An actual, real one; notably:

2. actualadjective

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

3. actualadjective

   Factual, real, not just apparent or even false

   The actual government expenses dramatically excede the budget

4. actualadjective

   In action at the time being; now existing.

   The actual situation of the world economy is worse then anyone expected a year ago

5. actualadjective

   Active, not passive

6. actualadjective

   Used to emphasise a noun or verb, whether something is real or metaphorical.

7. Etymology: actual, actuel, from actuel, actual, from actualis, from actus,, from agere + -alis '-al'.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Actualadjective

   Etymology: actuel, Fr.

   1. That which comprises action.

   In this slumbry agitation, besides her walking and other actual performances, what, at any time, have you heard her say? William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   2. Really in act; not merely potential.

   Sin, there in pow’r before
   Once actual; not in body, and to dwell
   Habitual habitant. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. x. l. 587.

   3. In act; not purely in speculation.

   For he that but conceives a crime in thought,
   Contracts the danger of an actual fault:
   Then what must he expect, that still proceeds
   To finish sin, and work up thoughts to deeds? John Dryden, Juvenal, Sat. xiii.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. actual

   Actual refers to something existing in fact or reality, being real or true, not hypothetical or supposed. It deals with things as they are, rather than as they could be in theory or imagination. It's a state or condition that currently or really exists.

2. actual

   Actual refers to something that exists in reality or fact, something that is real, current, or present as opposed to hypothetical, speculated, or potential. It may also refer to the exact, precise, or certain amount, degree, or extent of something.

3. actual

   Actual refers to something existing in reality or fact; something that is real or true, physically present or tangible, not hypothetical or imagined. It also refers to the result obtained from an action or a situation.

4. actual

   Actual refers to something that exists in reality, is real or factual, and is not hypothetical, simulated, or merely possible or potential. It is often used to emphasize the reality of a situation or thing over what was speculated or imagined.

5. actual

   Actual refers to something that exists in reality or fact, something that is real or true, not imaginary or theoretical. It refers to the current, present, or existing state of affairs. It is often used to contrast with what is possible, expected, planned, or intended.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Actualadjective

   involving or comprising action; active

2. Actualadjective

   existing in act or reality; really acted or acting; in fact; real; -- opposed to potential, possible, virtual, speculative, conceivable, theoretical, or nominal; as, the actual cost of goods; the actual case under discussion

3. Actualadjective

   in action at the time being; now exiting; present; as the actual situation of the country

4. Actualnoun

   something actually received; real, as distinct from estimated, receipts

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Actual

   akt′ū-al, adj. real: existing in fact and now, as opp. to an imaginary or past state of things.—v.t. Act′ualise, to make actual: to realise in action.—n. Actual′ity.—adv. Act′ually.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. actual

   Factual and real.

   The truth is always actual and honest.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 18, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'actual' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1737

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'actual' in Written Corpus Frequency: #741

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'actual' in Adjectives Frequency: #179

Anagrams for actual »

1. acault

How to pronounce actual?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of actual in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of actual in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of actual in a Sentence

1. Gregory Plemmons:

   We didn't look at completed suicides, and we didn't look at actual numbers of total suicides. All we actually could look at were those kids that were admitted to a children's hospital with a diagnosis of suicide ideation or a suicide attempt.

2. Boris Schlossberg:

   The actual act of impeachment, the proceedings, the potential evidence that could come out here, all of that is massively risk-sensitive.

3. Prakash Singh:

   Experience shows that if there is no enforcement, no one will obey the law. And for this, the fear of the police is a must. And this is done through the threat or the actual use of force.

4. Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester:

   While explicit forward guidance was used as a policy tool during the recession and earlier in the recovery, in more normal times, away from the zero lower bound, I believe forward guidance should be viewed more as a communications device, as such, I would like to see the forward guidance evolve over time to give more information about the conditions we systematically assess in calibrating the stance of policy to the economy's actual progress and anticipated progress toward our dual-mandate goals.

5. James Clapper:

   Bill McRaven's a national hero, bill McRaven performance in orchestrating the actual attack was masterful, and I think the country owes Bill McRaven a great debt for Bill McRaven leadership and Bill McRaven lifetime of service.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=actual
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Actual
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=actual
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actual
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=actual