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pragmatical

pragmatical

7.9
Dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way to get results
  • adjective
  • /præɡˈmætɪkəl/
  • Archaic
translation icon : pragmático
  • The manager preferred a pragmatical approach over lengthy theoretical discussions.

Examples

  • Her pragmatical approach to problem-solving made her a valuable team member.

  • Her pragmatical attitude helped the team solve problems quickly and efficiently.

  • The manager preferred a pragmatical approach over lengthy theoretical discussions.

  • Throughout history, pragmatical thinkers have often found practical solutions when others could not.

  • Don't be so pragmatical!

  • Her pragmatical attitude helped the team solve problems quickly and efficiently.

  • Her pragmatical approach to problem-solving made her a valuable team member.

Synonyms

practical
vspragmatical
507 2.6

About how something works in real life rather than in ideas

emphasizes solving problems realistically rather than just usefulness
pragmatic
vspragmatical
64 6.3

Being practical and realistic when solving problems

has the same meaning but is a different form
matter-of-fact
vspragmatical
12 5.6

Calm and direct about facts without strong feeling

is more about making sensible, realistic choices than being unemotional

Antonyms

theoretical
133 6.3

Relating to ideas and basic rules rather than practical use

idealistic
  • Specialized
47 7.0

The belief that the mind makes reality rather than matter

How Practical

hardheaded
1 5.5
practical
507 2.6
pragmatical
  • Archaic
7.9
realistic
283 3.7
sensible
201 2.7

Surface Forms

pragmatical positive

Morphology

pragmatical = pragmatic (transparent) = pragmatic + al

Clear, productive adjective formation from 'pragmatic' using the suffix '-al', yielding an adjective with the expected meaning 'practical, sensible'.

Etymology

The word pragmatical comes from an old Greek word pragma meaning 'deed' or 'action'. That's why a pragmatical person or plan focuses on what actually works and on practical results rather than on theory.