Act'u-al, a.
(ăkt'/yū-al), a. [Fr. actuel, Pr. actual, Lat. actualis.]
Sense 1. Existing in act, and truly and absolutely so; really acted or acting; carried out;—opposed to potential, possible, virtual, or theoretical.
If e'er my will did trespass 'gainst his love, Either in discourse of thought or actual deed, . . . Comfort forswear me. Shak.
Let your holy and pious intention be actual; that is, . . . by a special prayer or action, . . . given to God. Bp. Taylor.
Sense 2. Existing at the present time; present; as, the actual situation of the country.
Sense 3. Including, implying, or requiring action. [Obs.]
“Besides her walking and other actual performances.” Shak.
Synonyms—Real; genuine; positive; certain. See REAL.