Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
actual
Adjective
/ˈæk.tʃu.əl/
Definition
Relating to something that exists in fact rather than being imagined or supposed.
Examples
- The actual cost of the project was higher than expected.
- He provided actual evidence to support his claims.
- Can you confirm the actual date of the meeting?
Meaning
The term ‘actual’ refers to something that is real, true, or existing in reality as opposed to something that is fictitious or hypothetical.
Synonyms
- Real
- True
- Genuine
- Factual
- Existing
