Practical: meaning, definitions and examples
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practical
[ ˈpraktɪkəl ]
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
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
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.