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   practical

   /ˈpraktɪkl/

   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-onpragmaticrealactualactiveappliedexperientialexperimentalnon-theoreticalin 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 are 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 merely being practical—we must find a ground-floor flat" Similar realisticsensibledown-to-earthpragmaticbusinesslikematter-of-factreasonablerationalcommonsensicalhard-headedno-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: "for all practical purposes, she's his girlfriend" Similar virtualeffectivein effect

   noun

   • 1. an examination or lesson in which theories and procedures learned are applied to the actual making or doing of something. British

   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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   Aug 2, 2012 · practical: [adjective] of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal. being such in practice or effect : virtual.

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   PRACTICAL meaning: 1. relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination: 2. in…. Learn more.

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   Practical definition: of or relating to practice or action. See examples of PRACTICAL used in a sentence.

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   6 meanings: 1. of, involving, or concerned with experience or actual use; not theoretical 2. of or concerned with ordinary.... Click for more definitions.

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   Define practical. practical synonyms, practical pronunciation, practical translation, English dictionary definition of practical. pragmatic; suited to actual conditions; useful; sensible: a practical person Not to be confused with: practicable – workable, ...

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   Synonyms for PRACTICAL: useful, applicable, applicative, applied, pragmatic, practicable, useable, pragmatical; Antonyms of PRACTICAL: theoretical, impractical ...

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    Definition of practical in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of practical. What does practical mean? Information and translations of practical in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.

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    Practicable vs. practical. Something that is practical is (1) of or relating to practice, (2) capable of being put to good use, (3) concerned with ordinary, tangible things, and (4) being such for all useful purposes. Practicable is more narrowly defined. It means capable of being put into practice. Confusion occurs between practical ‘s ...