practicality
/ˌpræk tɪ ˈkæ lə ti/
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Definition(s):
- (n) concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities
Usage(s):
- Sometimes, the determining factor was practicality: Chanel wore bell-bottom trousers in Venice, the better to climb in and out of gondolas and started the pants revolution.
- Their understandings of the practicality of leading human beings and the level of professionalism that they had both as politicians and as leaders is unrivaled.
- Amid the dignity and elegance there will be practicality: the basement will house a garage for 35 to 50 cars; a double roof will provide air-cooling space.
Quotes
- "He has no practicality whatsoever and that's why he's been ignored for 13 years," said Mr Mundine, who was at the forefront of reconciliation talks during the Howard years.on Jan 25, 2009 By: Warren Mundine Source: Sydney Morning Herald
- WASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Rodham Clinton told roaring partisans she's the candidate of "dreams and practicality," Barack Obama packed in a Nebraska crowd of more than 10,000, and Mike Huckabee campaigned in Kansas like he never heard the...on Feb 8, 2008 By: Hillary Rodham Clinton Source: Guardian Unlimited
- Asked if matters of principle would play any part in his decision, Mr Rudd said: "Not at this stage. As I've said, that's a matter of practicality and timing."on Apr 5, 2008 By: Kevin Rudd Source: NEWS.com.au
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