Definition for
practical
– Relating or pertaining to action, practice, or use: opposed to theoretical, speculative, or ideal.
– Educated by practice or experience: as, a practical gardener.
– Derived from experience: as, practical skill; practical knowledge.
– Used, or such as may advantageously be used, in practice; capable of being used or turned to account; contributing to one's material advantage; possessing utility.
– Exemplified in practice.
– Spent in practice; devoted to action or material pursuits.
– In effect and result; to all intents and purposes; equivalent to (something) in force or influence; virtual: as, a victory may be a practical defeat.
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