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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.

   Derivatives

   • 1. practicalness noun

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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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   us / ˈpræk.tɪ.k ə l / uk / ˈpræk.tɪ.k ə l /. a class or test in a scientific or technical subject in which students do things rather than just write or talk about them: We had to dissect a worm and a frog in our biology practical today. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   • connected with real situations rather than with ideas or theories. to have gained practical experience of the work. He offered her some practical advice. What are the practical implications of the proposal?
   • (of an idea, a method or a course of action) right or sensible; likely to be successful synonym workable. practical to do something I soon realized that it would have been more practical to walk.
   • (of things) useful or suitable. a practical little car, ideal for the city. Cool, loose-fitting clothes are practical in a hot climate. practical for (doing) something a briefcase that is practical for both traveling and days at the office.
   • (of a person) sensible and realistic. Let's be practical and work out the cost first. She always adopted a severely practical tone. practical about something Sarah is quite practical about love and relationships.

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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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