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practically

practically

12 2.5
In a way that works in real life
  • adverb
  • /ˈpræktɪkli/
translation icon : de forma práctica
  • The guide provides tips on how to apply the theories practically in everyday situations.
  • practically speak
  • practically impossible
  • practically important

I think a lot of people maybe don't understand how AI practically applies to Wellness.

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Examples

  • Certainly, materials will need to be made available so that teachers can practically integrate social skills instruction within mainstream environments.

    Academic text (1992)
  • OK, what can I do myself practically in order to address these concerns?

  • And so I can, I can just tell you that practically speaking, thanks.

  • But again, practically for users, it's not there yet.

  • And now, practically speaking, what should you do?

  • So, speaking practically, how do you always know what to say to guys like that?

  • We need to be thinking practically.

  • We take large amounts of information and strategize on how to apply it practically.

  • Well, today I sit down with Rabbi Simon Jacobson and he talks exactly how to deal practically with anxiety.

  • Financial constraints and a sense of what was politically and practically achievable in India held back further advances.

    Academic text (1999)

Synonyms

effectively
vspractically
172 3.8

It is true in reality even if not officially stated

emphasizes practical use and real-world application rather than mere actuality
pragmatically
vspractically
5 5.4

In a practical way that focuses on what works

is about actual use and practice rather than theoretical ideas
5 3.8

In most real situations it is true even if not by the rules

focuses on actual use and practice rather than situational generality

Antonyms

119 6.0

An idea that seems right but is not always true in real life

How Practical

practically
12 2.5
theoretically
119 6.0

Surface Forms

practically positive

Morphology

practically = practical (transparent) = practice + al + ly

The adverb is a straightforward adverbial formation from the adjective 'practical' and retains the expected meaning 'in a practical manner'.

Etymology

Practically comes from practice, meaning 'doing', so when you say someone acts practically you mean they focus on what works in real life rather than on ideas.