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practicable, practical, pragmatic
practicable (PRAK ti kuh buhl) (adjective)
Feasible, possible: In theory, it is practicable for Steve to run the marathon today but in reality, he needs more practice.
practical (PRAK ti kuhl) (adjective)
1. Regarding someone being actively engaged in an action or occupation: Rose worked as a practical nurse at the hospital.
2. Useful; functional; not theoretical: Ingrid had a practical knowledge of auto mechanics which she obtained by working in the garage.
2. Useful; functional; not theoretical: Ingrid had a practical knowledge of auto mechanics which she obtained by working in the garage.
pragmatic (prag MAT ik) (adjective)
1. Concerning thoughts or an approach on issues or problems that exist in a specific situation in a reasonable and logical way, instead of simply depending on ideas and theories: The teacher's pragmatic view of education came from years of working in public schools.
2. Relating to issues or matters of fact, often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic elements: Susana's approach to the curriculum at school was strictly pragmatic, dealing with the basic subjects of math, science, etc.
2. Relating to issues or matters of fact, often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic elements: Susana's approach to the curriculum at school was strictly pragmatic, dealing with the basic subjects of math, science, etc.
Mildred's friend was a nurse who took a pragmatic approach to her work. She often said that it was practicable for her to take further training, but she liked her position working as a practical nurse and planned to retire in a couple of years.
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pragmatic
1. Concerning the theory of pragmatism.
2. More concerned with practical results than with theories and principles.
3. Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory.
4. A reference to a practical point of view or to practical considerations.
2. More concerned with practical results than with theories and principles.
3. Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory.
4. A reference to a practical point of view or to practical considerations.
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