practical

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practical

A student uses practical math skills to measure wood for a shelf.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to actual use or action, not just ideas or theory: Describes something that is concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than theoretical possibilities.
    • Sensible and realistic in approach; likely to succeed or be effective: Describes a person, idea, or plan that is based on what is achievable and useful in real situations.
    • Virtual, being such in effect, though not in name or formally: Indicates that something is effectively true or in control, even if not officially recognized.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • She studied practical mathematics, focusing on real-world calculations.
    • His advice was always very practical and easy to implement.
    • While he held the title, she was the practical head of the department.
Advanced Usage
  • "for all practical purposes": in effect; virtually.
    • The project is, for all practical purposes, complete.
  • "practical joke": a trick played on someone to make them look foolish and amuse others.
    • He was embarrassed when his friends played a practical joke on him.
Variants and Related Words
  • Practically (adverb): almost; nearly; in a practical manner.
    • The work is practically finished.
    • She approached the problem practically.
  • Practicality (noun): the quality of being practical; usefulness.
    • We must consider the practicality of the plan.
  • Impractical (adjective): not practical; not sensible or realistic.
    • Wearing high heels for hiking is impractical.
Synonyms
  • Functional: designed to be useful rather than decorative.
  • Pragmatic: dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations.
  • Realistic: having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved.
  • Useful: able to be used for a practical purpose.
Antonyms
  • Theoretical: concerned with or involving the theory of a subject rather than its practical application.
  • Impractical: not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic.
  • Idealistic: characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection.
Related Phrases
  • Practical experience: knowledge or skill gained from doing something rather than studying it.
    • The job requires practical experience in customer service.
  • Practical application: the act of putting something to actual use.
    • The research has many practical applications in medicine.
  • Practical skills: abilities that are useful in everyday life and specific tasks.
    • Cooking and budgeting are essential practical skills.
practical

A student uses practical math skills to measure wood for a shelf.

Adjective
  1. having or put to a practical purpose or use
    • practical mathematics
    • practical applications of calculus
  2. being actually such in almost every respect
    • a practical failure
    • the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin
  3. guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
    • a hardheaded appraisal of our position
    • a hard-nosed labor leader
    • completely practical in his approach to business
    • not ideology but pragmatic politics
  4. 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

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