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adjective • True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent. • Genuine, not artificial, counterfeit, or fake. • Genuine, unfeigned, sincere. • Actually being, existing, or occurring; not fictitious or imaginary. • That has objective, physical existence. • Having been adjusted to remove the effects of inflation; measured in purchasing power (contrast nominal). • Relating to the result of the actions of rational agents; relating to neoclassical economic models as opposed to Keynesian models. • (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. • Relating to immovable tangible property. • Absolute, complete, utter. • Signifying meritorious qualities or actions especially as regard the enjoyment of life, prowess at sports, or success wooing potential partners. | ||||||||
| 24% | 10 | In a way that is contrived or put-on | ||||||
adverb • in an affected manner | ||||||||
| 24% | 12 | Exaggerated or contrived behavior | ||||||
noun • the quality of being false or artificial (as to impress others) • a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display | ||||||||
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