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actual

/ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    existing as fact; real.

    - "The actual reason for her absence was a surprise to everyone."
    - "The actual cost of the project exceeded the budget."
    - "The actual winner of the race was declared after a photo finish."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/



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Antonyms

conceivable , estimated , hypothetical , nominal , possible , potential , speculative , theoretical , virtual , future , past
Synonyms

positive , present , real
Rhymes
Words rhyming with actual
mutilate , utilitate , animate , relate
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. actuel (fr) : present, current

  2. actuary () : a person who calculates probabilities and risks, especially in relation to insurance.

Variants
List of all variants of actual that leads to same result
actual , actual cash value , actual cash values , in actual fact
Etymology
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From Old French 'actuel' meaning 'present, current'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'actual' comes from the Latin word 'actus', which means 'a doing' or 'a process'.

  2. In mathematics, the term 'actual infinity' refers to a finite number of infinite quantities.

  3. The word 'actual' is often used in law to refer to the present state of affairs, as opposed to the past or future.

Related Concepts
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  1. reality: The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.

  2. truth: A statement or belief that is true or factual.

Culture
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In literature, 'actual' is often used to describe truth or reality. In art, it can refer to a representation of the real world, rather than an abstract or imagined one.

How to Memorize "actual"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sign that reads 'Actual' with an arrow pointing to the real thing.
    - Visualize the word 'actual' written in bold letters.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'actual' with the word 'real'.
    - Think of the word 'actual' as meaning 'genuine' or 'true'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'actual', such as 'The actual cost of the project was a surprise.'
    - Use the acronym 'A-C-T-U-A-L' to remember the meaning: 'A' for 'existing', 'C' for 'current', 'T' for 'true', 'U' for 'unmodified', 'A' for 'authentic', and 'L' for 'literal'.

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