What do practical mean

Other entries for this word. Collocations and examples. Adverbs frequently used with practical. Synonyms and related words. Real and seeming real.

Sensible and reasonable. Useful and effective and working correctly. Practical applications of calculus. Given to, or experienced from, actual practice. That is so in practice, whether or not in theory, law, etc. Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical.

All in all, Jack's a very practical chap. Of, exhibited in, or obtained through practice or action. Of, concerned with, or dealing realistically and sensibly with everyday activities, work, etc.

Concerned with the application of knowledge to useful ends, rather than with theory, speculation, etc. Having or showing good judgment; sensible. Browse PPV. Practical Extraction and Report Language. Test your vocabulary with our fun image quizzes. Image credits. Word of the Day goodwill. Blog Outsets and onsets! Read More. November 08, To top. English American Examples Translations. Sign up for free and get access to exclusive content:. Free word lists and quizzes from Cambridge. Tools to create your own word lists and quizzes.

Word lists shared by our community of dictionary fans. Sign up now or Log in. Definitions Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English. Click on the arrows to change the translation direction. Follow us. Choose a dictionary. Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English. Usage explanations of natural written and spoken English. Origin of practical First recorded in —; late Middle English. See practic , -al 1. Practical, judicious, sensible refer to good judgment in action, conduct, and the handling of everyday matters.

Practical suggests the ability to adopt means to an end or to turn what is at hand to account: to adopt practical measures for settling problems. Judicious implies the possession and use of discreet judgment, discrimination, and balance: a judicious use of one's time. Sensible implies the possession and use of sound reason and shrewd common sense: a sensible suggestion.

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