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

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

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

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

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRACTICAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpractical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   (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.; practical for somebody (to do something) It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. It was difficult to find a practical solution to the problem.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRACTICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › practicalPractical - definition of practical by The Free Dictionary

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   practical: noun adaptable , advantageous , aiding , all-purpose , applicable , assisting , beneficial , commodious , conducive , convenient , effective , effectual ...

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

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   connected with real things; 1 connected with real situations rather than with ideas or theories to have gained practical experience of the work practical advice/help/support practical problems There are some obvious practical applications of the research. In practical terms, it means spending less. From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live. compare theoretical

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRACTICAL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    PRACTICAL meaning: 1. relating to real situations or actions and not to thoughts or ideas: 2. suitable or useful for…. Learn more.

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    practical: 1 adj guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory “completely practical in his approach to business” Synonyms: hard-nosed , hardheaded , pragmatic realistic aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are adj concerned with actual use or practice “he is a very practical person” “the idea had no ...