practicallyadv.

Brit.

/ˈpraktᵻkl̩i/,

/ˈpraktᵻk(ə)li/, U.S.

/ˈpræktək(ə)li/

Forms: see practical adj. and n. and -ly suffix².

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: practical adj., -ly suffix².

Etymology: < practical adj. + -ly suffix². Compare Middle French praticalement in practice (c1516, in a text formerly often attributed to Jean de Meung), effectively (1587), French pratiquement in practice, actually (1610; rare before late 18th cent.), in a practical manner (1875), virtually (1931 or earlier; rare, after English), Spanish prácticamente (1580 or earlier).

1. In a practical manner; in practice; as a matter of fact, actually; in reality (frequently opposed to theoretically, speculatively, or formally). Formerly also: †effectively, as seen in practice (opposed to nominally, professedly) (obsolete).

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > doing > [adverb] > as opposed to theoretically

practically1571

practively1592

1571 T. Digges in L. Digges's Geom. Pract.: Pantometria xxv. sig. Fiv Hitherto haue I onely intreated of the fiue regulare bodies, Theorically and practically opening sundrie meanes to search out the proportion [etc.].

c1599 Life T. More in C. Wordsworth Eccl. Biogr. (1810) II. 136 As [he] speculatively, so practicallie taught them to embrace vertue.

1623 T. Powell (title) The attourneys academy: or, the manner and forme of proceeding practically, vpon any suite, plaint, or action whatsoeuer, in any Court of Record whatsoeuer, within this kingdome.

a1631 J. Donne Serm. (1956) VIII. 236 He loves himself..Contemplatively, by knowing as he is known, and Practically, by loving, as he is loved.

1645 N. Stone (title) Enchiridion of Fortification.., demonstrating both by Rule and Figure, (as well Mathematically by exact Calculations, as Practically) to fortifie any body, either Regular, or Irregular.

1679 Philos. Coll. (Royal Soc.) No. 1. 18 (heading) A Demonstration, how it is practically possible to make a Ship, which shall be sustained by the Air, and may be moved either by Sails or Oars.

1702 C. Mather Magnalia Christi iii. i. i. 19/1 He [sc. Mr. Cotton] practically appeared in opposition to Tertullianism, by proceeding unto a Second Marriage.

1732 G. Berkeley Alciphron I. ii. vi. 83 It being impossible a thing should be practically wrong and speculatively right.

1749 H. Fielding Tom Jones III. ix. i. 311 Neither Physic, nor Law, are to be practically known from Books.

1793 S. Horsley Serm. Westm. 29 Whatever preference therefore, in speculation, he might give to the Republican form, he could not, with these principles, be practically an enemy to the Government of Kings.

1826 S. Smith Wks. (1859) II. 104/2 They first learn it practically and unerringly.

1855 T. Dickins in Jrnl. Soc. Arts 2 Feb. 200/1 At my own works..silk-reeling is now practically in operation.

1886 Manch. Examiner 6 Jan. 3/1 Questions which are theoretically interesting to thoughtful people and practically interesting to every one.

1910 C. T. Druery Brit. Ferns iv. 27 We prefer seedling to sporeling, even in Ferns, since practically a seed precedes the young Fern.

1956 E. H. Hutten Lang. Mod. Physics iv. 132 Such extremes of temperature are practically difficult to produce.

1989 New Scientist 1 July 61/1 Nobody is applying it practically yet because its use requires advanced technology.

2. So far as concerns practice; for practical purposes; to all intents and purposes, as good as; almost; in effect, virtually.

ΘΚΠ

the world > existence and causation > existence > intrinsicality or inherence > essence or intrinsic nature > [adverb] > virtually

in effectc1405

virtuouslya1475

virtuallya1600

equipollently1642

equivalently1644

physically1690

in substance1737

practically1749

essentially1774

1749 D. Hartley Observ. Man i. iii. 349 The true Root, or such an Approximation as is practically equivalent.

1817 J. Bentham Plan Parl. Reform Introd. 280 Divide it into four practically equal districts, and, in a central spot of each, place the Poll-booth.

1834 T. Pringle Afr. Sketches v. 190 Their own limbs and lives..were practically altogether at their masters' mercy.

1869 H. F. Tozer Res. Highlands of Turkey I. 318 Thanks to its padding,..[the saddle] was practically unhurt, except for a broken girth.

1891 Law Times 92 97/2 The application was supported by practically all the creditors.

1902 W. S. Maugham Mrs. Craddock v. 51 Miss Ley pursed her lips till they practically disappeared.

1961 E. Waugh Unconditional Surrender (1964) iii. iii. 203 Practically no one ever sets out to write trash.

1992 Gourmet Sept. 71/1 They are practically idiot-proof and are loved even by the tiniest children.

2005 M. Radcliffe Northern Sky 294 So full of Pol Roger you could practically hear him sloshing when he moved.

Compounds

practically minded adj. having a practical bent; inclined towards practicality; interested or skilled in practical matters.

ΚΠ

1852 H. W. Herbert Cavaliers of Eng. i. ii. 185 I would I could see you more practically-minded; less given to these singular romantic dreamings.

1892 Harper's Mag. Aug. 358/1 This practically minded critic, however, was not a native of Corfu.

2004 Times Lit. Suppl. 7 May 8/3 In the general philosophy of experience as well as the more practically minded philosophy of society, we must strive to think systematically while abjuring the false solace of a comprehensive system of knowing.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	practically
释义	practicallyadv. Brit. /ˈpraktᵻkl̩i/, /ˈpraktᵻk(ə)li/, U.S. /ˈpræktək(ə)li/ Forms: see practical adj. and n. and -ly suffix². Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: practical adj., -ly suffix². Etymology: < practical adj. + -ly suffix². Compare Middle French praticalement in practice (c1516, in a text formerly often attributed to Jean de Meung), effectively (1587), French pratiquement in practice, actually (1610; rare before late 18th cent.), in a practical manner (1875), virtually (1931 or earlier; rare, after English), Spanish prácticamente (1580 or earlier). 1. In a practical manner; in practice; as a matter of fact, actually; in reality (frequently opposed to theoretically, speculatively, or formally). Formerly also: †effectively, as seen in practice (opposed to nominally, professedly) (obsolete). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > doing > [adverb] > as opposed to theoretically practically1571 practively1592 1571 T. Digges in L. Digges's Geom. Pract.: Pantometria xxv. sig. Fiv Hitherto haue I onely intreated of the fiue regulare bodies, Theorically and practically opening sundrie meanes to search out the proportion [etc.]. c1599 Life T. More in C. Wordsworth Eccl. Biogr. (1810) II. 136 As [he] speculatively, so practicallie taught them to embrace vertue. 1623 T. Powell (title) The attourneys academy: or, the manner and forme of proceeding practically, vpon any suite, plaint, or action whatsoeuer, in any Court of Record whatsoeuer, within this kingdome. a1631 J. Donne Serm. (1956) VIII. 236 He loves himself..Contemplatively, by knowing as he is known, and Practically, by loving, as he is loved. 1645 N. Stone (title) Enchiridion of Fortification.., demonstrating both by Rule and Figure, (as well Mathematically by exact Calculations, as Practically) to fortifie any body, either Regular, or Irregular. 1679 Philos. Coll. (Royal Soc.) No. 1. 18 (heading) A Demonstration, how it is practically possible to make a Ship, which shall be sustained by the Air, and may be moved either by Sails or Oars. 1702 C. Mather Magnalia Christi iii. i. i. 19/1 He [sc. Mr. Cotton] practically appeared in opposition to Tertullianism, by proceeding unto a Second Marriage. 1732 G. Berkeley Alciphron I. ii. vi. 83 It being impossible a thing should be practically wrong and speculatively right. 1749 H. Fielding Tom Jones III. ix. i. 311 Neither Physic, nor Law, are to be practically known from Books. View more context for this quotation 1793 S. Horsley Serm. Westm. 29 Whatever preference therefore, in speculation, he might give to the Republican form, he could not, with these principles, be practically an enemy to the Government of Kings. 1826 S. Smith Wks. (1859) II. 104/2 They first learn it practically and unerringly. 1855 T. Dickins in Jrnl. Soc. Arts 2 Feb. 200/1 At my own works..silk-reeling is now practically in operation. 1886 Manch. Examiner 6 Jan. 3/1 Questions which are theoretically interesting to thoughtful people and practically interesting to every one. 1910 C. T. Druery Brit. Ferns iv. 27 We prefer seedling to sporeling, even in Ferns, since practically a seed precedes the young Fern. 1956 E. H. Hutten Lang. Mod. Physics iv. 132 Such extremes of temperature are practically difficult to produce. 1989 New Scientist 1 July 61/1 Nobody is applying it practically yet because its use requires advanced technology. 2. So far as concerns practice; for practical purposes; to all intents and purposes, as good as; almost; in effect, virtually. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > existence > intrinsicality or inherence > essence or intrinsic nature > [adverb] > virtually in effectc1405 virtuouslya1475 virtuallya1600 equipollently1642 equivalently1644 physically1690 in substance1737 practically1749 essentially1774 1749 D. Hartley Observ. Man i. iii. 349 The true Root, or such an Approximation as is practically equivalent. 1817 J. Bentham Plan Parl. Reform Introd. 280 Divide it into four practically equal districts, and, in a central spot of each, place the Poll-booth. 1834 T. Pringle Afr. Sketches v. 190 Their own limbs and lives..were practically altogether at their masters' mercy. 1869 H. F. Tozer Res. Highlands of Turkey I. 318 Thanks to its padding,..[the saddle] was practically unhurt, except for a broken girth. 1891 Law Times 92 97/2 The application was supported by practically all the creditors. 1902 W. S. Maugham Mrs. Craddock v. 51 Miss Ley pursed her lips till they practically disappeared. 1961 E. Waugh Unconditional Surrender (1964) iii. iii. 203 Practically no one ever sets out to write trash. 1992 Gourmet Sept. 71/1 They are practically idiot-proof and are loved even by the tiniest children. 2005 M. Radcliffe Northern Sky 294 So full of Pol Roger you could practically hear him sloshing when he moved. Compounds practically minded adj. having a practical bent; inclined towards practicality; interested or skilled in practical matters. ΚΠ 1852 H. W. Herbert Cavaliers of Eng. i. ii. 185 I would I could see you more practically-minded; less given to these singular romantic dreamings. 1892 Harper's Mag. Aug. 358/1 This practically minded critic, however, was not a native of Corfu. 2004 Times Lit. Suppl. 7 May 8/3 In the general philosophy of experience as well as the more practically minded philosophy of society, we must strive to think systematically while abjuring the false solace of a comprehensive system of knowing. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < adv.1571
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