practical
/'præktikəl/
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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having or put to a practical purpose or use
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practical mathematics
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practical applications of calculus
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being actually such in almost every respect
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a practical failure
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the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin
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guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
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a hardheaded appraisal of our position
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a hard-nosed labor leader
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completely practical in his approach to business
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not ideology but pragmatic politics
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concerned with actual use or practice
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he is a very practical person
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the idea had no practical application
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a practical knowledge of Japanese
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woodworking is a practical art
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