Translation
real, actual, royal
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Word origin
The form covers two senses with different roots: from Latin realis ('actual'), from res ('thing'), for 'real'; and from Latin regalis ('royal'), from rex ('king'), for 'royal'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- realis
- English cognates
- real, reality
Other proposed origins
- In the sense 'actual', from Latin realis, from res ('thing'). (realis)
- In the sense 'royal', from Latin regalis, from rex ('king'). (regalis)
Grammar
Examples
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The real situation is much more complex than it appears.
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The royal palace is open to the public during the summer.
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It is a real story that happened many years ago.
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The real danger lies in saying nothing.
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A one-real coin turned up under the sofa.
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