Practical Definition

prăktĭ-kəl
adjective
Of, exhibited in, or obtained through practice or action.
Practical knowledge.
Webster's New World
Concerned with the application of knowledge to useful ends, rather than with theory, speculation, etc.
Practical science.
Webster's New World
Designed for use; utilitarian.
Webster's New World
Capable of or suitable to being used or put into effect; useful.
Practical knowledge of Japanese.
American Heritage
Usable; workable; useful and sensible.
Practical proposals.
Webster's New World
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noun

(UK) A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability.

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Other Word Forms of Practical

Noun

Singular:
practical
Plural:
practicals

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Origin of Practical

  • Middle English practicale from Medieval Latin prācticālis from prāctica practice practicable

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From practic +"Ž -al

    From Wiktionary

Practical Sentence Examples

  • For all practical purposes, we have an unlimited supply of air to breathe.

  • She was glad to find escape from them in practical activity.

  • Her arguments seemed so wise and practical, that I could not but yield.

  • Is it finite, or is it for all practical purposes infinite?

  • On the following day the festival of the unity of Italy was celebrated, but neither this nor the previous meeting had any practical result.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRA

Words Ending With

LALCAL

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Words Starting With P and Ending With L

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With P9 Letter Words Ending With L