Practical
/ˈpɹæktɪkəl/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters
Definition of Practical
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adjective
- Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis
"Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking."
- Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use
"Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts."
- Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical
"All in all, Jack's a very practical chap."
- Of a prop: having some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.
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