practical — concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpræktɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 실용적인, 실제적인, 현실적인
Korean pronunciation: 프랙-티-컬 (강세: 프랙)
Example Sentences
- My mom is so practical that she uses pizza boxes as temporary plates during parties.
- It's not practical to wear high heels when you're hiking in the mountains.
- He gave me practical advice: 'If you can't remember where you put your keys, always put them in the same place.'
practical
ADJECTIVE//ˈpræktɪkəl//
concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas
Practical hands-on problem solving
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Tactical minds must turn practical!
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Origin
From Late Latin 'practicus' meaning 'fit for action', derived from Greek 'praktikos' related to 'praxis' (action, practice). The suffix '-al' was added in Middle English to form the adjective.
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“My mom is so practical that she uses pizza boxes as temporary plates during parties.”
“It's not practical to wear high heels when you're hiking in the mountains.”
“He gave me practical advice: 'If you can't remember where you put your keys, always put them in the same place.'”
“My practical roommate uses a pizza cutter to cut everything - from pancakes to paper.”
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