real

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Pronunciation
/ɹiːl/
/ɹiːl/
/ɹeɪˈɑːl/
/ɹeɪˈɑl/
/ɹeɪˈɑːl/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A commodity; see realty.

2 Definition

(grammar) One of the three genders that the common gender can be separated into in the Scandinavian languages.

3 Definition

A real number.

4 Definition

A realist.

5 Definition

Former unit of currency of Spain and Spain's colonies.

6 Definition

A coin worth one real.

7 Definition

A unit of currency used in Portugal and its colonies from 1430 until 1911, and in Brazil from 1790 until 1942.

8 Definition

A unit of currency used in Brazil since 1994. Symbol: R$.

Adjective
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.

2 Definition

Genuine, not artificial, counterfeit, or fake.

Example Sentences
  • This is real leather.
3 Definition

Genuine, unfeigned, sincere.

Example Sentences
  • These are real tears!
4 Definition

Actually being, existing, or occurring; not fictitious or imaginary.

Example Sentences
  • a description of real life
5 Definition

That has objective, physical existence.

Example Sentences
  • No one has ever seen a real unicorn.
6 Definition

Having been adjusted to remove the effects of inflation; measured in purchasing power (contrast nominal).

Example Sentences
  • My dad calculated my family's real consumption per month.
7 Definition

Relating to the result of the actions of rational agents; relating to neoclassical economic models as opposed to Keynesian models.

8 Definition

(of a number) Being either a rational number, or the limit of a convergent infinite sequence of rational numbers: being one of a set of numbers with a one-to-one correspondence to the points on a line.

9 Definition

Relating to immovable tangible property.

Example Sentences
  • real estate;  real property
10 Definition

Absolute, complete, utter.

Example Sentences
  • This is a real problem.
11 Definition

Signifying meritorious qualities or actions especially as regard the enjoyment of life, prowess at sports, or success wooing potential partners.

Example Sentences
  • I'm keeping it real.
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Really, very.

Example Sentences
  • When I told him the truth, he got real mad.