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    pragmatic
    /praɡˈmatɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations: "a pragmatic approach to business ethics"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRAGMATIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas, or rules: In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one. Synonym. hard-nosed. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Wise and sensible.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pragmaticPragmatic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PRAGMATIC is relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic. How to use pragmatic in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRAGMATIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PRAGMATIC meaning: 1. solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than…. Learn more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRAGMATIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A pragmatic way of dealing with something is based on practical considerations, rather than theoretical ones. A pragmatic person deals with things in a practical way.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › pragmaticPRAGMATIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Pragmatic means practical, especially when making decisions. The word pragmatic is often contrasted with the word idealistic, which means based on or having high principles or ideals.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pragmaticPragmatic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A pragmatic person is sensible, grounded, and practical — and doesn't expect a birthday celebration filled with magical creatures.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › pragmaticPragmatic - definition of pragmatic by The Free Dictionary

    adj. 1. advocating behaviour that is dictated more by practical consequences than by theory or dogma. 2. (Philosophy) philosophy of or relating to pragmatism. 3. involving everyday or practical business. 4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or concerned with the affairs of a state or community. 5. rare interfering or meddlesome; officious.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpragmatic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of pragmatic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPRAGMATIC | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    PRAGMATIC definition: doing things in a practical and realistic way and not using only ideas: . Learn more.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › pragmatic_adjpragmatic, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word pragmatic mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word pragmatic, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. pragmatic has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.