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What is the opposite of actual?

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Opposite of existing in reality or as a matter of fact
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“Not surprisingly, a majority would not sign a blank cheque for a hypothetical war.”
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Opposite of existing at the present time
“They never invaded, but Napoleon's troops received careful and invaluable training for future military operations.”
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Opposite of used as an intensifier to emphasize a following noun
“I have given an approximate figure showing an eventual decrease in employment from 11,000, to 8,000.”
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Opposite of authentic or genuine, not counterfeit
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Opposite of not open to question or debate
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Opposite of that which is material, tangible, or physical
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Opposite of free from exaggeration or distortion
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Opposite of something precise or exact
“We cannot let you through because you have provided improper documents to verify your identity.”
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Opposite of concerned with what is actually the case based on historical facts
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Opposite of existing independently of the mind
“Four categories of irrational beliefs are defined, representing thinking modes which are nonempirical and reflect an absolutistic view of reality.”
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Opposite of of the same origin as claimed
“This is not the first time he has presented us with plagiarized work.”
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Opposite of relating to or existing at the present time
“My future plan is to have a basketball camp in every state for young underprivileged girls.”
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Opposite of having an actual physical presence
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Opposite of providing a conclusion or finality to something
“In two words, Milton's case against censorship is inconclusive and qualified.”
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Opposite of basic or fundamental
“Most forms are somewhat thick-walled and are generally finished simply, even cursorily, with few extraneous details or surface treatments.”
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(of a broadcast) Opposite of transmitted at the time of occurrence
“Their morning show was a recorded broadcast from previous months.”
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Opposite of direct, without intermediate stages
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Opposite of being certain or convinced about a fact
“Kris wanted so desperately to trust Jim, but was uncertain of his motives.”
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Opposite of living or still in existence
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Opposite of legally binding due to having been executed in compliance with the law
“He's been detained in Japan since mid-July, when he was nabbed for traveling with an invalid passport.”
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Opposite of so nearly the case that it can be regarded as so
“Please be aware of what you need to do in the unlikely event of an emergency.”
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