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   pragmatic

   /praɡˈmatɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations: "a pragmatic approach to business ethics"
   • ▪ relating to philosophical or political pragmatism.
   • ▪ relating to pragmatics.

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the senses ‘busy, interfering, conceited’): via Latin from Greek pragmatikos ‘relating to fact’, from pragma ‘deed’ (from the stem of prattein ‘do’). The current senses date from the mid 19th century.

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

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   The meaning of PRAGMATIC is relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic. How to use pragmatic in a sentence.

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   PRAGMATIC definition: 1. solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than…. Learn more.

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   To describe a person or a solution that takes a realistic approach, consider the adjective pragmatic. The four-year-old who wants a unicorn for her birthday isn't being very pragmatic. The opposite of idealistic is pragmatic, a word that describes a philosophy of "doing what works best."

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   What does the word pragmatic mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word pragmatic, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. pragmatic has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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   PRAGMATIC meaning: 1. solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PRAGMATISM is a practical approach to problems and affairs. How to use pragmatism in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRAGMATIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A pragmatic way of dealing with something is based on practical considerations. A pragmatic person deals with things in a practical way. She took a pragmatic look at her situation.

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

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   solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories synonym realistic. Want to learn more? Definition of pragmatic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Pragmatic means practical, especially when making decisions. The word pragmatic is often contrasted with the word idealistic, which means based on or having high principles or ideals.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRAGMATISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    PRAGMATISM definition: 1. the quality of dealing with a problem in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really…. Learn more.