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practical

[prak-ti-kuhl] / ˈpræk tɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
realistic, useful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
businesslike constructive down-to-earth efficient factual feasible functional possible practicable pragmatic rational reasonable sane sensible sober workable
WEAK
applied both feet on the ground commonsensical doable empirical experimental handy hard-boiled implicit in action in operation matter-of-fact nuts and bolts operative orderly serviceable solid sound systematic unidealistic unromantic usable utile utilitarian virtual workaday working
Antonyms
STRONGEST
excited impossible impractical inefficient irrational unattainable unfeasible unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unworkable
WEAK
incapable inexperienced unproficient unseasoned unserviceable unskilled untrained useless worthless
ADJECTIVE
experienced, proficient
Synonyms
STRONGEST
effective efficient sophisticated
WEAK
accomplished cosmopolitan qualified seasoned skilled trained versed vet veteran working worldly worldly-wise
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impotent ineffective weak
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impossible impractical incapable inefficient inexperienced unfeasible unproficient unrealistic unseasoned unserviceable unskilled untrained unworkable useless worthless

Example Sentences

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The researchers say these findings offer practical guidance for restoring oyster reefs, not only in Australia but around the world where shellfish and coral ecosystems have been heavily damaged.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The defence ministry official said that a similar provision was "in effect during the Cold War and had no practical relevance".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“We don’t really have to worry about getting our bills paid,” says licensed practical nurse Miranda Mammen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Improving energy storage time will be critical for making the technology practical and commercially viable.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

A commonplace, practical reply, out of the train of his own disturbed ideas, was, I was sure, the best and most reassuring for him in this frame of mind.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.