αληθινός — meaning in English

English meaning

• real adj Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
• true adj Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.

Senses

αληθινός is used for these senses in English:

• real True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
• true (of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.
• true Loyal, faithful.
• true Genuine; legitimate; valid; sensu stricto.

real — full definition

1. adj Actually existing or happening, rather than imagined, fictional, or invented.
2. adj Genuine and sincere, not fake or pretended.
3. adj In economics, adjusted for inflation so it reflects true purchasing power.
4. adv Very; really, used informally.

true — full definition

1. adj Matching the actual facts; correct or accurate.
2. adj Loyal or faithful.
3. verb To adjust something so it is straight, level, or properly aligned.

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