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   Im·prac·ti·cal

   /imˈpraktək(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of an object or course of action) not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic: "impractical high heels" Similar unsuitablenot sensibleinappropriateunserviceableOpposite practicalsensible
   • ▪ (of a person) not skilled or interested in practical matters: "Paul was impractical and dreamy" Similar unrealisticidealistichead-in-the-cloudsout of touch with realityromanticdreamyfancifulstarry-eyedvisionaryquixoticinformal:airy-fairyOpposite practicaldown to earth
   • 2. impossible to do; impracticable. North American Similar unrealisticunworkableunfeasiblenonviableimpracticableill-consideredill-thought-outillogicalunreasonablefar-fetchedimpossiblesillyfoolishabsurdwildinformal:cock-eyedcrackpotcrazyhalf-bakedOpposite practicalsensible

   Derivatives

   • 1. impracticality noun
   • 2. impractically adverb

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