adj. Function: adjective
1 existing in act FF1C; our actual intentions FF1E;
Synonyms: existent, extant
Antonyms: possible, potential
2 existing in or based on fact FF1C; problems of actual life FF1E;
Synonyms: absolute, factual, genuine, hard, positive, sure-enough
Related Words: commonplace, everyday, ordinary, routine, usual; concrete, real, tangible
Contrasted Words: conjectural, hypothetical, theoretical; putative, reputed, supposititious
Antonyms: apparent, nominal
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Synonyms: REAL 3, indisputable, true, undeniable, unfabled, veridical
Related Words: material, objective, phenomenal, physical; authentic, bona fide, legitimate
Contrasted Words: abstract, transcendent, transcendental; academic, speculative, theoretical; fabulous, fictitious, mythical
Antonyms: ideal; imaginary