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practical  /ˈpræk tə kəl/ ? Meaning of "practical"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) concerned with actual use or practice
  2. (adj) guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
  3. (adj) being actually such in almost every respect
  4. (adj) having or put to a practical purpose or use

Synonym(s)

hardheaded, pragmatic, virtual

Derived Word(s)

practice

Usage(s):

  1. Having less to do than other men, most Kings Crown Princes are practical jokers.
  2. In 1990 Angle, Greiner and Brooks founded iRobot hoping to build practical, affordable robots for everyday life.
  3. A veterinarian by training, Hwang began to research cloning for a practical purpose: he wanted to create a better cow.

Quotes

  1. "We all know that contracts are valid in this country, but they need to be looked at," said Mitch McConnell. "Did they enter into these contracts knowing full well that, as a practical matter, the taxpayers of the United States were going to...
    on Mar 15, 2009 By: Mitch McConnell Source: 조선일보(영문판)

  2. "If a candidate takes an independent, nonpartisan approach - and embraces practical solutions that challenge party orthodoxy - I'll join others in helping that candidate win the White House," Mr Bloomberg said.
    on Feb 28, 2008 By: Michael Bloomberg Source: Daily Telegraph

  3. Obama said "as a practical matter, it would be very difficult to execute" a division of the city. "And I think that it is smart for us to -- to work through a system in which everybody has access to the extraordinary religious sites in Old...
    on Jun 5, 2008 By: Barack Obama Source: Washington Post

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