practical
- adjective
- /ˈpræktɪkəl/
- He prefers to focus on practical solutions rather than theoretical discussions.
- practical application
- practical advice
- practical skills
It's just not, it's not practical, you know, it's just not.
- It's just not, it's not practical, you know, it's just not.
- And there's no, there's no practical gain in the process.
- And I'm curious about just the practical nature of that LSD trip.
- So what now is the practical bottom line of all of this?
- And there are three practical ways that you can do this.
- It's, it's great, it's practical, and it was my little treat.
- So, you know, Epicureanism is a practical and wisdom tradition.
- So it that truth gets translated in practical ways next year in those ways.
- It's like they're trying to make the car less practical and succeeding.
- Meanwhile, it's ridiculously practical for you right now.
- And can bring some of those insights into practical daily endeavors.
- All right then, what about the practical aspects of this showdown?
Examples
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Full length mirrors are such a practical item that people use so much.
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Instead, encouraging patients to take small practical steps themselves is the best way forward.
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So what now is the practical bottom line of all of this?
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And there are three practical ways that you can do this.
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But if you want a fun, practical car, they exist.
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So what are the practical steps to inner peace?
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In practical terms, East Tower is not an issue.
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More importantly, students will need chances to explore the practical applications of their newly learned words.
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This is the most practical thing I've ever worn.
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Third, many eligible employees cannot make practical use of FMLA leave because it is unpaid.
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Synonyms
Being practical and realistic when solving problems
Dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way to get results
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Compounds
- Specialized
A trained health worker who gives basic care to sick people under a senior health worker
Actions by people in government that focus on solving real problems, not ideas
- Specialized
A trained health worker allowed by the state to give basic medical care under a doctor or senior medical worker
How Practical
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Etymology
Practical comes from the same root as practice, based on a word meaning 'to do', so the word keeps the idea of action and use; that's why practical describes things or advice that are useful and work in real life.