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prac·ti·cal
 practical
- pronunciation:
- praek
tih
k
 l
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or relating to practice and experience as opposed to theory.
- synonyms:
- common-sense, down-to-earth, matter-of-fact, nuts-and-bolts, pragmatic, realistic, utilitarian
- antonyms:
- abstract, theoretical
- similar words:
- experienced, hard-nosed, hardheaded, sensible, straightforward
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| definition 2: |
concerned with everyday life.
He had little interest in practical matters, such as how to pay the bills.- synonyms:
- commonplace, day-to-day, ordinary, usual, workaday
- similar words:
- customary, everyday, mundane, routine
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| definition 3: |
capable of being implemented; useful.
What is needed is a practical solution to the problem.- synonyms:
- feasible, practicable, usable, useful, utilitarian, workable
- antonyms:
- abstract, impractical, unpractical, wild
- similar words:
- effective, efficient, functional, handy, serviceable, sound
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| definition 4: |
given to useful activities.
a very practical person- antonyms:
- fanciful, impractical, unpractical
- similar words:
- effectual, efficient, pragmatic, productive, purposeful
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| definition 5: |
being such in every respect.
The meeting was a practical fiasco.- synonyms:
- virtual
- similar words:
- substantial
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| related words: |
advisable, constructive, down-to-earth, earthly, earthy, expedient, helpful, levelheaded, positive, prudent, reasonable, sane, sober, working |
| derivations: |
practicality (n.), practicalness (n.) |
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