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prac·ti·cal
I. \ˈpraktə̇kəl, -tēk-\ adjective
(sometimes -er/-est)
Etymology: Late Latin practicus practical (from Greek praktikos, from praktos, verbal of prassein, prattein to pass through or over, experience, transact, negotiate, practice + -ikos -ic) + English -al; akin to Greek peran to pass through — more at fare
1.
a. : actually or actively engaged in some course of action or occupation
< a practical man but no theorist >
b. : pursuing an occupation as a means of livelihood rather than as an avocation or sideline
< the conflicting views of practical farmers and country gentlemen >
2.
a. : of, relating to, or consisting or manifested in practice or action — compare ideal, speculative, theoretical
< a practical matter >
< practical questions >
b. : being such in practice, conduct, effect, or essential character : virtual
< our practical freedom is better than your nominal liberty >
3. : available, usable, or valuable in practice or action : capable of being turned to use or account : useful
< a practical acquaintance with a language >
< practical economy >
4.
a. : given or disposed to action as opposed to speculation or abstraction
b. : skillful or experienced from practice : evincing practice or skill : capable of applying knowledge to some useful end
< a practical mind >
c.
(1) : qualified by practice or practical training but lacking the highest professional training
< the duties of practical and graduate nurses >
(2) : designed to supplement theoretical training by experience
< practical work in the field or laboratory >
(3) chiefly Britain : concerned with or used in connection with practical training
< a practical room >
< practical examinations >
5. : aware of and willing to overlook or participate in chicaneries or irregularities : unscrupulous
< a practical politician who knew which side his bread was buttered on >
6. : practicable 2b
7. : practicing
< a practical Catholic >
II. noun
(-s)
: an examination requiring demonstration of some practical skill |