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practicality|præktɪˈkælɪtɪ|
[f. practical a. (n.) + -ity.]
1. The quality of being practical: usually in senses 1 b and 3 of the adj.
1828Mill Autobiogr. (1924) 288 It is not for me to dispute the palm of practicality with these sage and cautious persons. 1840Carlyle Heroes iii. (1858) 265 If he..had not courage, promptitude, practicality, and other suitable vulpine gifts and graces, he would catch no geese. 1883Contemp. Rev. June 815 A certain prosaic practicality and hard realism. 1961E. Becker Zen iv. 107 The ‘marvelous person’ that is supposed to result from Zen exhibits more Chinese practicality than Indian speculation. 1972Physics Bull. May 303/1 If the physicist's numeracy is combined with his practicality and technical competence one sees that he can present a formidable challenge in this market traditionally the preserve of the arts graduate.
2. A practical matter or affair. (Chiefly in pl.)
1854tr. Lamartine's Celebr. Char. II. Fénelon 384 These two dreams of Fénelon have been looked upon as serious practicalities by short-sighted reasoners. 1887E. E. Money Dutch Maiden (1888) 303 Miss Wynyard had been educated to practicalities, and knew her own requirements. |