The phrase "actual explanation" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you want to emphasize the truth or reality of an explanation, often in contrast to misconceptions or assumptions.
Example: "After reviewing the evidence, I realized that the actual explanation for the phenomenon was much simpler than I had initially thought."
Alternatives: "true explanation" or "real explanation".
The actual explanation, however, managed to be both more mundane and more upsetting.
A reporter emailed Musk to ask if his tweet was a 420 joke and whether "an actual explanation" was coming.
They have this monopoly for the same reason that computer manufacturers have an edge over crystal-ball makers: the advantages of having an actual explanation of things and processes are self-evident.
Lincoln's actual explanation, which is frankly opportunistic yet subtle, is far more detailed — a stunning example of principle and power fitting into a legal framework that will make a President's intentions last as something more than moral sentiment.
As well as the return of books, such as mine, that have disappeared from the rankings, I hope to see an actual explanation, some real accountability, and some sincere recognition that whatever the cause, this incident was more than a mere embarrassment.
Certainly some respected voices in the blogosphere have been telling investors to steer well clear of the GSEs (see Ritholtz, Barry).Whatever the actual explanation, does this suggest that government officials should spend more time reflecting on the near-term effects of their decisions and less time worrying about the moral hazard implications for future crises?
Instantly, a box pops up with the actual language from the bill or a tape rolls with a factual explanation of what the provision in question really does.
Duolingo, however, is free, offers actual explanations alongside drills, and uses the same spaced-repetition idea for grammar as Anki does for vocabulary.
The skipping-around method tends to work better with textbooks, in which the actual explanations aren't that important, but the names and the vocab words are.
You're not crazy: There's an actual biological explanation for your burning desire to key your ex's car.
The first is that Ga is a premise not only in the actual deductive-nomological explanation of Ea but also in the fictitious deductive-nomological explanation (20) of ¬Ea.
