practical

Meaning

Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.

suitable for actual use; realistic; sensible

concerned with what is real and possible rather than ideas or theories

Example Sentences

A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.

We need a practical solution to this problem.

She offered a practical solution to the problem.

Example Expressions

practice makes perfect

Synonyms

realistic, feasible, workable, sensible, pragmatic, functional, useful, logical

Entry 1

realistic, feasible, workable, sensible, pragmatic, functional

Entry 2

realistic, sensible, useful, workable

Entry 3

realistic, sensible, useful, logical, pragmatic

Antonyms

impractical, unrealistic, theoretical, idealistic, impossible, unfeasible, useless

Entry 1

impractical, unrealistic, theoretical, idealistic, impossible, unfeasible

Entry 2

impractical, theoretical, useless

Entry 3

impractical, unrealistic, theoretical

Collocations

practical advice, practical experience, practical solution, practical approach

Entry 2

practical advice, practical experience, practical solution

Entry 3

practical solution, practical approach, practical experience, practical advice