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practical

 

[ ˈpraktɪkəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000 Adjectives
Context #1 | Adjective

in daily life

Of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas

Synonyms

effective, efficient, functional

Examples of usage

  • The course combines theoretical and practical elements
  • She has a lot of practical experience in this field
Context #2 | Adjective

useful

Likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; feasible

Synonyms

pragmatic, realistic, sensible

Examples of usage

  • This is a practical solution to the problem
  • The plan is practical and achievable
Context #3 | Noun

work experience

A period of work or training given to students to gain practical experience in a particular field

Synonyms

apprenticeship, internship, placement

Examples of usage

  • She completed a practical at a local engineering firm
  • The practical helped me understand the industry better

Translations

Translations of the word "practical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prático

🇮🇳 व्यावहारिक

🇩🇪 praktisch

🇮🇩 praktis

🇺🇦 практичний

🇵🇱 praktyczny

🇯🇵 実用的な

🇫🇷 pratique

🇪🇸 práctico

🇹🇷 pratik

🇰🇷 실용적인

🇸🇦 عملي

🇨🇿 praktický

🇸🇰 praktický

🇨🇳 实际的

🇸🇮 praktičen

🇮🇸 hagnýtur

🇰🇿 практикалық

🇬🇪 პრაქტიკული

🇦🇿 praktik

🇲🇽 práctico

Word origin

The word 'practical' originated from the Latin word 'practicus', meaning 'practical'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass the idea of being concerned with actual practice rather than theory. The term has since become an essential part of everyday language, reflecting the importance of functionality and real-world application in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,030, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.