Definition of Practical

1. Adjective. Concerned with actual use or practice. "Woodworking is a practical art"


2. Adjective. Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory. "Not ideology but pragmatic politics"
Exact synonyms: Hard-nosed, Hardheaded, Pragmatic
Similar to: Realistic
Derivative terms: Practicality, Practice, Pragmatism

3. Adjective. Being actually such in almost every respect. "The once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin"
Exact synonyms: Virtual
Similar to: Realistic

4. Adjective. Having or put to a practical purpose or use. "Practical applications of calculus"
Similar to: Applied

Definition of Practical

1. a. Of or pertaining to practice or action.

Definition of Practical

1. Noun. (British) that part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability ¹

2. Adjective. Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis ¹

3. Adjective. Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use ¹

4. Adjective. Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Practical

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Practical

pr*cks
praam
praams
prabble
prabbles
pracademic
pracademics
practic
practica
practicabilities
practicability
practicable
practicableness
practicably
practical
practical(a)
practical alchemy
practical application
practical joker
practical jokers
practical jokes
practical number
practical numbers
practical nurse
practical nurses
practical politics
practical reason
practicalism

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