Practical - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpræktɪkl|  American pronunciation of the word practical
Brit.  |ˈpræktɪk(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word practical

adjective

- guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory (syn: hardheaded, pragmatic)
completely practical in his approach to business
- being actually such in almost every respect (syn: virtual)
a practical failure
- having or put to a practical purpose or use
practical mathematics
practical applications of calculus

Extra examples

We can speculate about the future, but on a more practical level, we have to admit that we simply don't know what will happen.

An engineer will address the design's practical problems.

She has a lot of practical experience in dealing with these kinds of problems.

The books suggests some practical ways to save money.

He thinks wind can be a practical source of renewable energy.

The machine is too big to be practical for most private homes.

The shoes are nice, but they're not very practical.

The book is a practical guide to car care.

He gave me some practical advice on finding a job.

We have our zoology practicals next week.

Candidates should have training and practical experience in basic electronics.

They provide financial and practical help for disabled students.

They haven't thought about the practical consequences of the new regulations.

In practical terms, this means spending more time with each student.

It doesn't sound like a very practical solution.

Word forms

noun
singular: practical
plural: practicals
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