actual

adj. substantial, real, tangible; current; factual

Adjective
1. presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible; "the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different"; "actual and imagined conditions"
(synonym) existent
(antonym) potential, possible
(similar) actualized, actualised
(attribute) actuality
2. taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated; "we saw the actual wedding on television"; "filmed the actual beating"
(similar) real, existent
3. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; "her actual motive"; "a literal solitude like a desert"- G.K.Chesterton; "a genuine dilemma"
(synonym) genuine, literal, real
(similar) true
4. of the nature of fact; having actual existence; "rocks and trees...the actual world"; "actual heroism"; "the actual things that produced the emotion you experienced"
(synonym) factual
(similar) real, existent
5. existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not; "de facto segregation is as real as segration imposed by law"; "a de facto state of war"
(synonym) de facto, factual
6. being or existing at the present moment; "the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West"
(similar) current

adj. actual, substantial, real, tangible; current; factual

adj. current, modern; contemporary, of or pertaining to present time

(n.)
Something actually received; real, as distinct from estimated, receipts.
  

(a.)
Involving or comprising action; active.
  

(a.)
In action at the time being; now exiting; present; as the actual situation of the country.
  

(a.)
Existing in act or reality; really acted or acting; in fact; real; -- opposed to potential, possible, virtual, speculative, conceivable, theoretical, or nominal; as, the actual cost of goods; the actual case under discussion.