practical
/ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/
Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis; Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use; Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical
- comparative
- more practical
- superlative
- most practical
Meanings
- 1
Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis
Tom gave Mary some practical advice.
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She gave me some practical advice.
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- 2
Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use
- 3
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical
- 4
Of a prop: having some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitationrare
- 5
Light fixtures used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the sceneryrare