pragmatic — Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical rather than idealistic considerations. Focused on practical consequences and results.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical rather than idealistic considerations. Focused on practical consequences and results.
Pronunciation (IPA): /prægˈmætɪk/
Example Sentences
- My mom is so pragmatic that she uses old socks as dusting rags instead of buying expensive cleaning cloths.
- The company took a pragmatic approach to the budget crisis by cutting the free coffee instead of laying off employees.
- Being pragmatic, she chose the scholarship over her dream college because it was financially smarter.
pragmatic
ADJECTIVE[/prægˈmætɪk/]
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical rather than idealistic considerations. Focused on practical consequences and results.
The team chose a pragmatic solution instead of a perfect one.
The manager took a pragmatic approach to reduce costs.
The pragmatic engineer created a systematic process that became almost automatic.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'pragma' meaning 'deed' or 'action.' Ancient Greeks valued practical action over mere theory, which evolved into our modern meaning of 'practical' or 'realistic.'
Breakdown
pragma- (deed/action) + -tic (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
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📝Examples
“My mom is so pragmatic that she uses old socks as dusting rags instead of buying expensive cleaning cloths.”
“The company took a pragmatic approach to the budget crisis by cutting the free coffee instead of laying off employees.”
“Being pragmatic, she chose the scholarship over her dream college because it was financially smarter.”
“His pragmatic solution to the parking problem was to simply walk to work every day.”
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