adjective

1. of, exhibited in, or obtained through practice or action practical knowledge
2. 1. usable; workable; useful and sensible practical proposals
   2. designed for use; utilitarian
3. concerned with the application of knowledge to useful ends, rather than with theory, speculation, etc. practical science
4. given to, or experienced from, actual practice a practical farmer
5. of, concerned with, or dealing realistically and sensibly with everyday activities, work, etc.
6. that is so in practice, whether or not in theory, law, etc.; virtual
7. matter-of-fact; prosaic

Etymology: practic + -al