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practical

prac·ti·cal
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [prak-ti-kuh l]
    • /ˈpræk tɪ kəl/
    • /ˈpræktɪkl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prak-ti-kuh l]
    • /ˈpræk tɪ kəl/

Definitions of practical word

  • adjective practical of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics. 1
  • adjective practical consisting of, involving, or resulting from practice or action: a practical application of a rule. 1
  • adjective practical of, relating to, or concerned with ordinary activities, business, or work: a habitual dreamer, who can't be bothered with practical affairs. 1
  • adjective practical adapted or designed for actual use; useful: practical instructions. 1
  • adjective practical engaged or experienced in actual practice or work: a practical politician credited with much legislation. 1
  • adjective practical inclined toward or fitted for actual work or useful activities: looking for a practical person to fill this position. 1

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Origin of practical

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English. See practic, -al1

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Parts of speech for Practical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

practical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

practical usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for practical

adj practical

  • rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
  • factual — of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
  • pragmatic — of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
  • sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
  • efficient — (esp. of a system or machine) Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Antonyms for practical

adj practical

  • irrational — without the faculty of reason; deprived of reason.
  • unrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
  • unsound — not sound; unhealthy, diseased, or disordered, as the body or mind.
  • inefficient — not efficient; unable to effect or achieve the desired result with reasonable economy of means.
  • impractical — not practical or useful.

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