Actual
(
adjective
,
adjective
)
(As an adjective)
Actual ( adjective )
- Existing in fact and not just as an idea.
- Happening or done in reality and not just in theory.
- Relating to or expressing the immediate or present circumstances.
- Real and not just a copy or imitation.
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin actualis, from actus "a doing, a driving, impulse", past participle of agere "do, drive,".
Examples:
- This is the actual reason.
- That is the actual cost.
- He is the actual winner.
- She is the actual owner.
- It is the actual size.
(As an adjective)
Actual ( adjective )
- Existing in fact and not just as an idea.
- Happening or done in reality and not just in theory.
- Relating to or expressing the immediate or present circumstances.
- Real and not just a copy or imitation.
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin actualis, from actus "a doing, a driving, impulse", past participle of agere "do, drive,".
Examples:
- This is the actual reason.
- That is the actual cost.
- He is the actual winner.
- She is the actual owner.
- It is the actual size.