Definition of Practical
Practical
prac·ti·cal
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
relating to the actual action of using or doing something rather than to the ideas or theories behind it;
e.g. The article offers practical advice on how to build a fire in the woods.
(adjective)
feasible or functional, likely to be useful, effective, or suitable for a particular circumstance or purpose;
e.g. It is smart to wear practical clothes and shoes when performing manual labor.
(adjective)
realistic and sensible in one's outlook or approach to a problem or situation, or broadly skilled at common tasks;
e.g. He tried to be practical when designing a solution to the problem. She taught herself to be practical by learning how to perform basic repairs.
(adjective)
basically being the case, being a particular way in effect or practice;
e.g. They held a practical strike by refusing to work until their demands were met.
(noun)
a session in which one acquires or demonstrates one's skills at doing something, as opposed to showing one's knowledge of theory, especially in a scientific field;
e.g. During the biology practical, the students dissected flowers and labelled the various parts.
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