사실상 + verb/adjective · 사실상의 + noun
virtually, practically, in effect
Example
이번 경기로 우승은 사실상 결정됐어요.
With this game, the championship was virtually decided.
Word parts
사 matter+실 real+상 on, in terms of
Literally 'in terms of fact'; -상 = 'in terms of': 역사상, 법률상.
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Pronounced [사실쌍]; 사실상 means 'virtually', while 사실은 means 'actually, to tell the truth'.
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