actual

/ˈæktʃəwəl/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
   “the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different”
2. taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
   “we saw the actual wedding on television”
3. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something- G.K.Chesterton
   “her actual motive”
4. existing in act or fact
   “rocks and trees...the actual world”
5. being or existing at the present moment
   “the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West”

Synonyms for actual

• existent
• effective
• real
• genuine
• literal
• true
• factual
• current

Antonyms of actual

• potential