/ˈæktʃuəli/
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Meaning
In truth, even if you think it is not so.
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Word origin
From actual plus the ending -ly. Actual comes from Latin actualis, meaning real or active.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- actualis
- English cognates
- act, action
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 8: actually, door, send and 7 more words.