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- pronunciation:
- praeg
mae
tihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
concerned with actual causes and effects rather than abstract theories or ideas; practical.
We took a pragmatic approach in raising our children; if something worked we stuck to it.That sounds like a good idea in the abstract, but we have to be pragmatic now.- antonyms:
- impractical, visionary
- similar words:
- businesslike, hardheaded, practical
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| definition 2: |
of or relating to the theory of pragmatism.
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| related words: |
down-to-earth, earthy, hard-nosed, helpful, practical |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a decree issued by a sovereign head that is adopted as fundamental law; pragmatic sanction.
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| definition 2: |
someone who views things from a practical perspective.
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| derivation: |
pragmatically (adv.) |
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