"practical" meaning in English

See practical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈpræktɪkəl/ Audio: en-us-practical.ogg [US] Forms: practical [positive], more practical [comparative], most practical [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is practical, it works and is not more difficult that it should be. It makes sense and is good for real life.
    Sense id: simple-practical-en-adj-aiIdg3hu
  2. If something is practical, it comes from actually doing something, not from theory.
    Sense id: simple-practical-en-adj-JeNlrzDs
  3. If you are practical, you do practical things and think in a practical way.
    Sense id: simple-practical-en-adj-MvNRSSjc
     
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