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- DictionaryPrac·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"
- 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"
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.
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.
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.
consisting of, involving, or resulting from practice or action: a practical application of a rule. of, relating to, or concerned with ordinary activities, business, or work: a habitual dreamer, who can't be bothered with practical affairs. adapted or designed for actual use; useful: practical instructions.
Synonyms for PRACTICAL: useful, applicable, applicative, applied, pragmatic, practicable, useable, pragmatical; Antonyms of PRACTICAL: theoretical, impractical, useless, impracticable, unworkable, inapplicable, academic, theoretic.
4 days 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.
relating to real situations or actions and not to thoughts or ideas: practical experience. They can offer practical help. Fewer examples. So how does this theory translate into practical policy? This technology has many practical applications. It's not pity she needs, it's practical help. He has a lot of practical experience in this area.
