actual actual /ˈækʃuəl/

adjective

1. () Presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible  ( existent , actual )
   presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
    The predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different
   the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different
    Actual and imagined conditions
   actual and imagined conditions
   
2. () Taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated  ( actual )
   taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
    We saw the actual wedding on television
   we saw the actual wedding on television
    Filmed the actual beating
   filmed the actual beating
   
3. () Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something  ( real , genuine , actual , literal )
   being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
    Her actual motive
   her actual motive
    A literal solitude like a desert
   a literal solitude like a desert
    A genuine dilemma
   a genuine dilemma
   
4. () Existing in act or fact  ( factual , actual )
   existing in act or fact
    Rocks and trees...the actual world
   rocks and trees...the actual world
    Actual heroism
   actual heroism
    The actual things that produced the emotion you experienced
   the actual things that produced the emotion you experienced
   
5. Being or existing at the present moment  ( actual )
   being or existing at the present moment
    The ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West
   the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West