practicalism

1 8.6

A focus on practical actions that bring real results rather than ideas

noun
/ˈpræktɪkəlɪzəm/

: 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

15 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

1 8.7

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

How Practical

practicalism

1 8.6

realism

24 4.5

theory

∞ 3.2

idealism

33 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.