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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a real word" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the validity or existence of a word in a language.
Example: "Many people often wonder if 'selfie' is a real word, but it has been officially recognized by dictionaries."
Alternatives: "an actual word" or "a legitimate word".
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It's a real word.
"That's not a real word," she explained.
Turns out, it might be a real word after all.
Mike Ayres, Bodmin, Cornwall 2. Is "physicality" a real word?
I'm not sure that's actually a real word.
"I was that kid who was a real word geek".
Not a real word, but definitely a real thing.
I do not think it's a real word, but hey, it's just gone Christmas.
"I don't know if it's even a real word, but I use it a lot.
When Hannah said "squanderisation", I thought, that's not a real word.
The next line of dialogue was, "Squanderisation is not even a real word".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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