actual

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Synonyms: factual, tactual

Antonyms: factual, tactual

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|chiefly|theology}} relating to a person's [[act]]s or [[deed]]s; [[active]], [[practical]] {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
2. Existing in [[reality]], not just [[potentially]]; really acted or acting; [[occurring]] in fact. {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
3. [[physical#Adjective|Physical]] rather than [[virtual]].<!--This sense is different from "existent versus nonexistent" or "real versus unreal" above.-->
4. {{lb|en|now|rare|or|NNES}} in action at the time being; [[now]] existing; [[current]]. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
5. {{n-g|Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun}}; [[exact]], [[specific]], [[very]]. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}

Noun

1. an actual, [[real]] one; notably:
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[reality|Reality]], usually with the definite article.

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