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Synonyms: Adjective
actionable, applicable, applicative, applied, functional, practicable, serviceable, ultrapractical, usable (also useable), useful, workable, working
Antonyms: Adjective
impracticable, impractical, inapplicable, nonpractical, unusable, unworkable, useless
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We can speculate about the future, but on a more practical level, we have to admit that we simply don't know what will happen. An engineer will address the design's practical problems. She has a lot of practical experience in dealing with these kinds of problems. practical solutions to complicated problems He thinks wind can be a practical source of renewable energy. The machine is too big to be practical for most private homes. The shoes are nice, but they're not very practical. The book is a practical guide to car care. He gave me some practical advice on finding a job.Noun
We have our zoology practicals next week.
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Though not always practical, try to water at the base of the plants to reduce moisture on the foliage. — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Yellowing basil leaves could mean downy mildew," 26 Aug. 2019 Americans are practical, commonsensical, and self-reliant. — Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, "The American Middle Class," 22 Aug. 2019 Nine times out of 10, my lovely assistant for this magic act of zhuzh is a trusty spray bottle filled with warm water and a few pumps of conditioner, but this combination isn’t always super practical, and definitely has its drawbacks. — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "This Dry Shampoo Spray is a Godsend for Second Day Curls," 16 Aug. 2019 One of the ways in which The Music Fellowship has reached young members is by providing practical, face-to-face access to working musicians. — Erica Russell, Billboard, "How Queer Artists Are Championing a New Generation of Musicians at the Los Angeles LGBT Center," 14 Aug. 2019 The romantic gesture floored (ha) the makeup mogul, and their 18-month-old daughter Stormi seemed equally delighted by the slightly more expensive (and less practical) take on wall-to-wall carpeting. — Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE.com, "Celebrity Serenades, Tropical Getaways & More: A History of Kylie Jenner's Most Extravagant Birthday Parties," 10 Aug. 2019 The training is objective and practical, with city, county, and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. — David Taylor, Houston Chronicle, "Liberty County students ‘learn by doing’ at Boys State," 6 Aug. 2019 For a more practical (read: affordable) option, just re-watch season 1 and 2 of the Paramount Network series in the comfort of your home while wearing official Dutton ranch merch. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "This 'Yellowstone' Dutton Ranch Hat on Amazon Is Identical to the One Kayce Wears on the Show," 1 Aug. 2019 There would be theory, practical, factory visits…I had the opportunity to visit three factories. — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, "Never heard of a water sommelier? Neither did we till we met Ganesh Iyer," 31 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'practical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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