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   Prac·ti·cal

   /ˈpraktək(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas: "there are two obvious practical applications of the research" Similar empiricalhands-onpragmaticrealactualactiveappliedexperientialexperimentalnontheoreticalin the fieldinformal:how-totechnical:heuristicrare:empiricOpposite theoretical
   • 2. (of an idea, plan, or method) likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; feasible: "neither of these strategies is practical for smaller businesses" Similar feasiblepracticablerealisticviableworkablepossiblewithin the bounds/realms of possibilityreasonablesensibleusefulhelpfulconstructiveinformal:doablerare:accomplishable
   • ▪ suitable for a particular purpose: "a practical, stylish kitchen" Similar functionalserviceablesensibleusefulutilitarianutilityeverydayworkadayordinarysuitableappropriate
   • ▪ (of a person) sensible and realistic in their approach to a situation or problem: "I'm not unfeeling, just trying to be practical" Similar realisticsensibledown-to-earthpragmaticbusinesslikematter-of-factreasonablerationalcommonsensicalhardheadedno-nonsensewith one's/both feet on the groundinformal:hard-nosedOpposite impractical
   • ▪ (of a person) skilled at manual tasks: "Steve'll fix it—he's quite practical"
   • 3. so nearly the case that it can be regarded as so; virtual: "it was a practical certainty that he would try to raise more money" Similar virtualeffectivein effect

   Word Origin late 16th century: from archaic practic ‘practical’ (from Old French practique, via late Latin from Greek praktikos ‘concerned with action’, from prattein ‘do, act’) + -al.

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   • 1. practicalness noun

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   • Practical refers to a person, idea, project, etc, as being more concerned with or relevant to practice than theory: he is a very practical person; the idea had no practical application. Practicable refers to a project or idea as being capable of being done or put into effect: the plan was expensive, yet practicable

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   • Practicable refers to a project or idea as being capable of being done or put into effect: the plan was expensive, yet practicable First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English. See practic, -al 1 see to all intents and (for all practical) purposes.

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   1. a. : of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal. a practical question. for all practical purposes. b. : being such in practice or effect : virtual. a practical failure. 2. : actively engaged in some course of action or occupation. a practical farmer. 3. : capable of being put to use or account : useful.

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   relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination: Qualifications are important but practical experience is always a plus. The service offers young people practical advice on finding a job.

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   adapted or designed for actual use; useful: practical instructions. engaged or experienced in actual practice or work: a practical politician credited with much legislation. inclined toward or fitted for actual work or useful activities: looking for a practical person to fill this position.

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   adjective. concerned with actual use or practice. “he is a very practical person”. “the idea had no practical application”. “a practical knowledge of Japanese”. “woodworking is a practical art”. synonyms: concrete. capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary.

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    1 day ago · Practical refers to a person, idea, project, etc, as being more concerned with or relevant to practice than theory: he is a very practical person; the idea had no practical application. Practicable refers to a project or idea as being capable of being done or put into effect: the plan was expensive, yet practicable