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practical

[prak-ti-kuhl] / ˈpræk tɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
realistic, useful
Synonyms
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businesslike constructive down-to-earth efficient factual feasible functional possible practicable pragmatic rational reasonable sane sensible sober workable
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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
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excited impossible impractical inefficient irrational unattainable unfeasible unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unworkable
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incapable inexperienced unproficient unseasoned unserviceable unskilled untrained useless worthless
ADJECTIVE
experienced, proficient
Synonyms
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effective efficient sophisticated
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accomplished cosmopolitan qualified seasoned skilled trained versed vet veteran working worldly worldly-wise
Antonyms
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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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It is not practical for everyone to drive long distances — and then possibly encounter long lines — to refill their tanks at lower prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“In practical terms,” Hsu told me, “that could strengthen Beijing’s bargaining posture by suggesting there is still political space for ‘peaceful’ engagement on its terms, even while Chinese military pressure continues.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

In 2018, Periotrap Pharmaceuticals GmbH was established in Halle to turn this discovery into practical oral care solutions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

"For all practical purposes, we are quite certain that he is cured," Myhre said.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Since George Washington, as the editor observed, “has never given bad advice to his country,” did it not make practical sense to “let him point to a map and say ‘here’?”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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