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

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   Aug 2, 2012 · The meaning of PRACTICAL is of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal. How to use practical in a sentence.

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

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

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   Practical refers to a person, idea, project, etc, as being more concerned with or relevant to practice than theory: he is a very practical person; the idea had no practical application.

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

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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.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › practicalPractical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. concerned with actual use or practice. “he is a very practical person”. “the idea had no practical application”. “a practical knowledge of Japanese”. “woodworking is a practical art”. synonyms: concrete. capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary.

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

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   A practical is an examination or a lesson in which you make things or do experiments rather than simply writing answers to questions.

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

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   (of things) useful or suitable. a practical little car, ideal for the city. Cool, loose-fitting clothes are practical in a hot climate. practical for (doing) something a briefcase that is practical for both traveling and days at the office. a feature that makes the system more practical.

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

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   1. pertaining to or concerned with practice or action: practical mathematics. 2. consisting of, involving, or resulting from practice or action: a practical application of a rule. 3. adapted or suited for actual use; useful or utilitarian: practical instructions; a practical vinyl floor. 4. inclined toward or fitted for action or useful activities.

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.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › practicalpractical - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    practical meaning, definition, what is practical: relating to real situations and events r...: Learn more.