Actual and Valid

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Actual adjective - Existing in fact and not merely as a possibility.

Usage example: the actual outcome of the election was quite different from what everybody had expected

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Valid is a synonym for actual. In some cases you can use "Valid" instead the word "Actual" as an adjective or a noun.

Valid adjective - Based on sound reasoning or information.

Usage example: only further investigation will show whether your theory is valid

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Actual is a synonym for valid. Sometimes you can use "Actual" instead the word "Valid" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: validity, validation

The other cases are valid, though, and there was also a mention of 'actual' werewolves that operate on 'full moon and silver bullets' logic.

Source: Sadly Mythtaken
In some, mainly Alterac Valley, positioning a group at the graveyard to kill enemies as they resurrect is seen as a valid tactic as it prevents them from participating in actual objectives.

Source: Cycle of Hurting
A standard character type in Deadlands, with actual magical powers being optional, but also valid.

Source: Badass Preacher

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