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- [prak-ti-kuh l]
- /ˈpræk tɪ kəl/
- /ˌpræk.tɪˈkæl.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prak-ti-kuh l]
- /ˈpræk tɪ kəl/
Definitions of practicality word
- adjective practicality of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics. 1
- adjective practicality consisting of, involving, or resulting from practice or action: a practical application of a rule. 1
- adjective practicality of, relating to, or concerned with ordinary activities, business, or work: a habitual dreamer, who can't be bothered with practical affairs. 1
- adjective practicality adapted or designed for actual use; useful: practical instructions. 1
- adjective practicality engaged or experienced in actual practice or work: a practical politician credited with much legislation. 1
- adjective practicality 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 practicality
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 Practicality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
practicality 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
practicality usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for practicality
noun practicality
- common sense — Your common sense is your natural ability to make good judgments and to behave in a practical and sensible way.
- depth perception — ability to see objects in perspective
- desirability — worth having or wanting; pleasing, excellent, or fine: a desirable apartment.
- in sight — an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding: an insight into 18th-century life.
- inwardness — the state of being inward or internal: the inwardness of the body's organs.
Antonyms for practicality
noun practicality
- impossibility — condition or quality of being impossible.
- fancifulness — The quality of being fanciful.
- impracticability — The quality or condition of being impracticable.
- impracticality — not practical or useful.
- whimsicality — Also, whimsicalness. whimsical quality or character.
Top questions with practicality
- what is practicality?
- what does practicality mean in sport?
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