prac·ti·cal
(prăḱtĭ-kəl)
[Middle English practicale, from Medieval Latin prācticālis, from prāctica, practice; see practicable.]
adjective
- Of, relating to, governed by, or acquired through practice or action, rather than theory, speculation, or ideals: gained practical experience of sailing as a deck hand.
- Manifested in or involving practice: practical applications of calculus.
- Actually engaged in a specified occupation or a certain kind of work; practicing.
- Capable of or suitable to being used or put into effect; useful: practical knowledge of Japanese. See Usage Note at: practicable
- Concerned with the production or operation of something useful: Woodworking is a practical art.
- Level-headed, efficient, and unspeculative.
- Being actually so in almost every respect; virtual: a practical disaster.
derivatives
- praćti·caĺi·ty
- noun
