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- pronunciation:
- praek
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having to do with real life and experience rather than theory.
Teachers can learn about teaching from books, but they still need practical experience in the classroom.Your idea sounds good, but is there a practical purpose for it?- synonyms:
- common-sense, realistic
- antonyms:
- abstract
- similar words:
- experienced, sensible
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| definition 2: |
able to be used or put into practice; useful.
They needed a practical solution to the problem of the neighbor's vicious dog.- synonyms:
- usable, useful
- antonyms:
- impractical
- similar words:
- effective, efficient, functional, handy, sound
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| definition 3: |
connected with the realities of everyday living or managing.
He is a great artist but not very interested in practical matters, such as how to pay his bills.- synonyms:
- commonplace, ordinary, usual
- similar words:
- customary, everyday, routine
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| related words: |
advisable, constructive, earthly, helpful, prudent, reasonable, sane, sober |
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| derivations: |
practicality (n.), practicalness (n.) |
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