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adjective
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
“her actual motive”
adjective
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
“the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different”
adjective
being or existing at the present moment
“the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West”
adjective
taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
“we saw the actual wedding on television”
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