Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
actual
Adjective
/ˈak(t)SHəl/
Definition
Existing in fact; real and not imagined.
Examples
- The actual cost of the project was much higher than we expected.
- She knew the actual circumstances behind the decision.
- The actual event was far more exciting than the movie adaptation.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is truly existing or occurring, as opposed to something that is merely theoretical or hypothetical.
Synonyms
- Real
- Genuine
- Factual
- True
- Authentic
