"the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different" "actual and imagined conditions" 2. taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated; "we saw the actual wedding on television" "filmed the actual beating" 3. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; "her actual motive" More @Wikipedia
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