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pragmatist

prag·ma·tist
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [prag-muh-tist]
    • /ˈpræg mə tɪst/
    • /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prag-muh-tist]
    • /ˈpræg mə tɪst/

Definitions of pragmatist word

  • noun pragmatist a person who is oriented toward the success or failure of a particular line of action, thought, etc.; a practical person. 1
  • noun pragmatist an advocate or adherent of philosophical pragmatism. 1
  • adjective pragmatist of, relating to, or characteristic of pragmatism. 1
  • noun pragmatist practical person 1
  • noun pragmatist adherent of philosophical pragmatism 1

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Origin of pragmatist

First appearance:

before 1630
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; pragmat(ic) + -ist

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Parts of speech for Pragmatist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pragmatist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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.

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Synonyms for pragmatist

noun pragmatist

  • ferret — a narrow tape or ribbon, as of silk or cotton, used for binding, trimming, etc.
  • empiricist — An advocate or supporter of empiricism.

Antonyms for pragmatist

noun pragmatist

  • idealist — a person who cherishes or pursues high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc. Synonyms: optimist, perfectionist, reformer, visionary, utopianist. Antonyms: pragmatist, skeptic, cynic.

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