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practicalism

practicalism

8.6
A focus on practical actions that bring real results rather than ideas
  • noun
  • /ˈpræktɪkəlɪzəm/
translation icon : pragmatismo
  • Her practicalism in solving problems helped the team complete the project ahead of schedule.

Examples

  • The practicalism of their plan ensured that they could adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

  • He approached the issue with a sense of practicalism that prioritized effective solutions over theoretical discussions.

  • But the practicalism of common sense not only left their task.

    Academic text (2002)

Synonyms

pragmatism
vspracticalism
14 5.6

A practical way of solving problems that focuses on what works

is a belief or emphasis on using practical approaches not abstract theories

Antonyms

idealism
  • Specialized
4 8.7

Reality exists because of the mind and ideas, not independent physical things

How Practical

practicalism
8.6
realism
38 4.5
theory
∞ 3.2
idealism
30 5.6

Surface Forms

practicalism singular
practicalisms plural

Morphology

practicalism = practical (transparent) = practical + ism

Formed by the productive suffix '-ism' on the adjective 'practical' to denote an ideology or emphasis on practical approaches, which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Practicalism comes from practical, which goes back to a root that means 'to do' and is the same root behind practice. So practicalism is a focus on 'doing' and real results rather than only ideas.