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practicalitythe quality of being suitable for actual use; the aspect of being realistic and sensible

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being suitable for actual use; the aspect of being realistic and sensible

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/

Korean meaning: 실용성, 실제적임; 현실적이고 합리적인 특성

Korean pronunciation: 프랙티**캘**러티

Example Sentences

  • The designer chose style over practicality - the beautiful chair can't actually support anyone's weight.
  • We must balance creativity with practicality in our marketing strategy.
  • The practicality of wearing high heels to a hiking trip is highly questionable.

practicality

NOUN

//ˌpræktɪˈkæləti//

the quality of being suitable for actual use; the aspect of being realistic and sensible

practicality concept
💡 Concept

a chef reaches for a simple, well-worn wooden spoon instead of fancy electronic gadgets nearby. The wooden spoon stirs a pot of soup efficiently while expensive mixers and processors sit unused on the counter. The soup cooks perfectly with the basic tool, producing aromatic steam and bubbles. Other kitchen staff nod approvingly as they see the practical choice working effectively. A pile of dirty, complicated gadgets from earlier attempts sits in the sink. the quality of being suitable for actual use and choosing realistic, sensible options

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practicality rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When personality meets reality, practicality wins!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/

🌳Etymology

Rootpractic
Suffix--ality

Origin

그리스어 'praktikos(행동의, 실천의)'에서 시작되어 라틴어를 거쳐 영어로 들어온 단어로, '실제로 행할 수 있는 성질'이라는 의미를 담고 있습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

realitypersonalitymentality
reality
personality
mentality

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The designer chose style over practicality - the beautiful chair can't actually support anyone's weight.

We must balance creativity with practicality in our marketing strategy.

😄 Fun example

The practicality of wearing high heels to a hiking trip is highly questionable.

The new software impressed users with its practicality and ease of use.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

usefulnessfunctionalityutilityfeasibilityviability

Antonyms

impracticalityuselessnessimpossibility

Related

practicalpracticerealisticsensiblefunctional