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Practicality: meaning, definitions and examples

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practicality

 

[ ˌpræktɪˈkæləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in daily life

The quality or state of being practical; suitability for a particular purpose; effectiveness in achieving goals.

Synonyms

efficiency, functionality, usefulness

Examples of usage

  • She valued practicality over style when choosing her new car.
  • The design of the product prioritized practicality and functionality over aesthetics.
Context #2 | Noun

problem-solving

The ability to use common sense and good judgment to solve problems effectively.

Synonyms

pragmatism, realism, sensibleness

Examples of usage

  • His practicality in handling difficult situations made him a valuable team member.
  • The success of the project was largely due to the team's practicality in overcoming challenges.

Translations

Translations of the word "practicality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 praticidade

🇮🇳 व्यावहारिकता

🇩🇪 Praktikabilität

🇮🇩 kepraktisan

🇺🇦 практичність

🇵🇱 praktyczność

🇯🇵 実用性

🇫🇷 praticité

🇪🇸 practicidad

🇹🇷 pratiklik

🇰🇷 실용성

🇸🇦 العملية

🇨🇿 praktičnost

🇸🇰 praktičnosť

🇨🇳 实用性

🇸🇮 praktičnost

🇮🇸 hagkvæmni

🇰🇿 практикалық

🇬🇪 პრაქტიკულობა

🇦🇿 praktiklik

🇲🇽 practicidad

Etymology

The word 'practicality' originated from the Latin word 'practicus', meaning 'practical'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of practicality has always been valued in society for its focus on functionality and efficiency in everyday tasks.

See also: impractical, impractically.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,642, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.