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   impractical

   /ɪmˈpraktɪkl/

   adjective

   • 1. 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 doing practical work: "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 unrealisticunworkableunfeasiblenon-viableimpracticableill-consideredill-thought-outillogicalunreasonablefar-fetchedimpossiblesillyfoolishabsurdwildinformal:cock-eyedcrackpotcrazyhalf-bakedOpposite practicalsensible

   Derivatives

   • 1. impracticality noun
   • 2. impractically adverb

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   What does impractical mean?

   • If an idea or course of action is impractical, it is not sensible or practical. This small car would be totally impractical for my lifestyle: I've got four kids. 2 meanings: 1. not practical or workable 2. not given to practical matters or gifted with practical skills.... Click for more definitions.

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   What is an impractical person?

   • IMPRACTICAL definition: 1. Impractical people are not naturally good at doing useful jobs such as making or repairing…. Learn more.

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   What is an impractical idea?

   • Something impractical is difficult or impossible to achieve. It might sound like a great idea, but it's not going to happen. It's just not practical. Impractical ideas make no sense or just can’t be done. Heels so high you have a fish swimming in them are cool, but very impractical.

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   What is the difference between unpractical and impractical?

   • Answer (1 of 5): 'Unpractical' and 'impractical' mean the same thing (not practical, not sensible, not realistic). In North America, 'impractical' can also mean 'impossible to do' (otherwise unpracticable or impracticable in British English). 'Unpractical' and 'unpracticable' are from the 1630s-15...

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     IMPRACTICAL meaning: 1. Impractical people are not naturally...

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     IMPRACTICAL translate: （人）无动手能力的，手不灵巧的,...

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     IMPRACTICAL translate: لا عَمَلي / غَير عَمَلي. Learn more...

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     IMPRACTICAL translate: poco práctico, impráctico/ica...

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     impractical translate: peu réalisable, peu réaliste, qui...

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   If you describe an object, idea, or course of action as impractical, you mean that it is not sensible or realistic, and does not work well in practice. When stalking subjects, a tripod is impractical.

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   The meaning of IMPRACTICAL is not practical. How to use impractical in a sentence. not practical: such as; not wise to put into or keep in practice or effect; incapable of dealing sensibly or prudently with practical matters…

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   Definitions of impractical. adjective. not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters. “refloating the ship proved impractical because of the expense”. “he is intelligent but too impractical for commercial work”. “an impractical solution”. synonyms: impossible.

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   1. If you describe an object, idea, or course of action as impractical, you mean that it is not sensible or realistic, and does not work well in practice. [...] 2. If you describe someone as impractical, you mean that they do not have the abilities or skills to do practical work such as making, repairing, or organizing things. [...] More.

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