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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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   relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination: Degrees are important but practical experience is always a plus. The service offers young people practical advice on finding a job.

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   1. The practical aspects of something involve real situations and events, rather than just ideas and theories. [...] 2. You describe people as practical when they make sensible decisions and deal effectively with problems. [approval] [...] 3. Practical ideas and methods are likely to be effective or successful in a real situation. [...] More.

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

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   The practical aspects of something involve real situations and events, rather than just ideas and theories. 2. You describe people as practical when they make sensible decisions and deal effectively with problems.

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   adapted or designed for actual use; useful: practical instructions. engaged or experienced in actual practice or work: a practical politician credited with much legislation. inclined toward or fitted for actual work or useful activities: looking for a practical person to fill this position.