Actual
Example: La situació actual requereix una resposta immediata i eficaç.
Definition
"Actual" refers to something that is current, present, or existing at this moment in time. It describes the state or condition of something as it truly is now, often used to emphasize immediacy or relevance, as in the phrase 'The actual situation requires an immediate and effective response.'
Etymology
The word "actual" comes from the Latin 'actualis,' which means 'active' or 'practical.' It entered English and other languages through Old French, maintaining its sense of something real or existing in fact. Did you know that despite its origin meaning 'active,' today it mainly emphasizes something current or present?
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"Actual" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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