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

4. 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.

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

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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. Practicable refers to a project or idea as being capable of being done or put into effect: the plan was expensive, yet practicable

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   guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory “completely practical in his approach to business” synonyms: hard-nosed , hardheaded , pragmatic

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

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

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › practicalPractical Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   PRACTICAL meaning: 1 : relating to what is real rather than to what is possible or imagined; 2 : likely to succeed and reasonable to do or use

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

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   There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word practical, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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

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    practical - 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"

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of practical – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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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.