Practical
adjective
Connected to real situations and not ideas or theories.
We need to take a more practical approach to the problem.
Often appears as...
- practical approach
- practical application
adjective
Suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
It's not practical to wear high heels on such a long walk.
Often appears as...
- practical use
- practical advantage
adjective
Relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination.
They have a lot of practical experience in the field.
Often appears as...
- practical experience
- practical knowledge
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Academic
adjective
Concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.
There are many books on the theory of computing, but this one is more practical.
Often appears as...
- practical guide
- practical problems
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Technical
adjective
Connected to real situations and not ideas or theories.
We need to take a more practical approach to the problem.
Often appears as...
- practical approach
- practical application
adjective
Suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
It's not practical to wear high heels on such a long walk.
Often appears as...
- practical use
- practical advantage
adjective
Relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination.
They have a lot of practical experience in the field.
Often appears as...
- practical experience
- practical knowledge
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.
There are many books on the theory of computing, but this one is more practical.
Often appears as...
- practical guide
- practical problems
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/2Real-world Link
'Practical' often implies a direct link to real-world application or effectiveness.
Learning first aid provides practical benefits.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Theory
Use 'practical' to show preference for action over theory when solving problems.
His practical mindset is useful in crisis management.
Pro Tip 1/2Real-world Link
'Practical' often implies a direct link to real-world application or effectiveness.
Learning first aid provides practical benefits.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Theory
Use 'practical' to show preference for action over theory when solving problems.
His practical mindset is useful in crisis management.
Pro Tip 1/2Real-world Link
'Practical' often implies a direct link to real-world application or effectiveness.
Learning first aid provides practical benefits.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Theory
Use 'practical' to show preference for action over theory when solving problems.
His practical mindset is useful in crisis management.
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How playing an...
Playing a musical instrument engages practically every area of the brain at once, especially the visual, auditory, and motor cortices. As with any other workout, disciplined, structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities.
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At what moment are you...
to the point where they are virtually paused. And research into cryonics hopes to achieve the same by freezing dying people and reviving them later when newer technology is able to help them. See, if the cells are frozen, there's very little molecular movement, and diffusion practically stops.
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How One Community Saved...
Since we saw how difficult it was to fish there, our generation, my brothers and I were the ones who immediately said yes. We needed to change this, because fishing was very difficult. We invested a lot and we practically didn't get anything back. Now we work in eco-tourism.
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Is there a disease that...
But those are just the physical symptoms. Toxoplasma also nestles into our brains and meddles with our behavior behind the scenes. To understand why, let's take a look at the parasite's life cycle. While the parasite can multiply in practically any host,
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What is the Heisenberg...
but an inevitable result of combining particle and wave nature. The Uncertainty Principle isn't just a practical limit on measurment. It's a limit on what properties an object can have, built into the fundamental structure of the universe itself.
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What happens to our...
We may each have different spiritual, religious, or practical approaches to dying, but the ever-increasing demand for burial space might give us a push to be creative about where our bodies go after the final stages of life.
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Rethinking infidelity...
yet universally practiced? Now, throughout history, men practically had a license to cheat with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam,
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3 tips to boost your...
So, by keeping in mind a few practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence. Tip a quick fix. There are a few tricks that can give you an immediate confidence boost in the short term.
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Giving checkmate is...
he has such a charisma strong presence and incredible deep chess preparation practically I've lost the game before even making a single move you may ask how is that possible right it's because
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Sucking Up Seaweed? PIPE...
naturally but Okinawan farmers have set out an ingenious system of nets to help it take root and they have a very practical way of harvesting it
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How playing an...
Playing a musical instrument engages practically every area of the brain at once, especially the visual, auditory, and motor cortices. As with any other workout, disciplined, structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities.
Video examples
At what moment are you...
to the point where they are virtually paused. And research into cryonics hopes to achieve the same by freezing dying people and reviving them later when newer technology is able to help them. See, if the cells are frozen, there's very little molecular movement, and diffusion practically stops.
Video examples
How One Community Saved...
Since we saw how difficult it was to fish there, our generation, my brothers and I were the ones who immediately said yes. We needed to change this, because fishing was very difficult. We invested a lot and we practically didn't get anything back. Now we work in eco-tourism.
Video examples
Is there a disease that...
But those are just the physical symptoms. Toxoplasma also nestles into our brains and meddles with our behavior behind the scenes. To understand why, let's take a look at the parasite's life cycle. While the parasite can multiply in practically any host,
Video examples
What is the Heisenberg...
but an inevitable result of combining particle and wave nature. The Uncertainty Principle isn't just a practical limit on measurment. It's a limit on what properties an object can have, built into the fundamental structure of the universe itself.
Video examples
What happens to our...
We may each have different spiritual, religious, or practical approaches to dying, but the ever-increasing demand for burial space might give us a push to be creative about where our bodies go after the final stages of life.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
yet universally practiced? Now, throughout history, men practically had a license to cheat with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam,
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
So, by keeping in mind a few practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence. Tip a quick fix. There are a few tricks that can give you an immediate confidence boost in the short term.
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
he has such a charisma strong presence and incredible deep chess preparation practically I've lost the game before even making a single move you may ask how is that possible right it's because
Video examples
Sucking Up Seaweed? PIPE...
naturally but Okinawan farmers have set out an ingenious system of nets to help it take root and they have a very practical way of harvesting it
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Jocko Willink
American
Just on a practical side, if you wake up early in the morning - like at 4:30 in the morning - you're going to have some free time to yourself to make things happen, to take care of things that are important to you.
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Portuguese Footballer
I have practically no private life. I'm already used to this and ready for it. Yes, sometimes it is hard, but it is the choice I made.
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Cardi B
American Musician
I just feel like I influence people because I'm like - I was practically homeless.
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Lisa Whelchel
American Actor
My desire, my passion, was to help moms with practical encouragement.
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Kevin Rudd
Australian Politician
Australians are a passionate lot. We are also a very practical lot.
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Alex Meraz
American Actor
I have a wife, a son, and I've had some practical life experience.
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Steven Bochco
American Producer
I remember practically every joke I've ever heard in my life.
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Krista Allen
American Actress
Life is too short not to do a little practical joking.
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Ayushmann Khurrana
Indian Actor
I am a passionate actor, but I am also very practical.
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Brian Stokes Mitchell
American Actor
I was practically raised with Christmas music.
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Jocko Willink
American
Just on a practical side, if you wake up early in the morning - like at 4:30 in the morning - you're going to have some free time to yourself to make things happen, to take care of things that are important to you.
Quote examples
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portuguese Footballer
I have practically no private life. I'm already used to this and ready for it. Yes, sometimes it is hard, but it is the choice I made.
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Cardi B
American Musician
I just feel like I influence people because I'm like - I was practically homeless.
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Lisa Whelchel
American Actor
My desire, my passion, was to help moms with practical encouragement.
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Kevin Rudd
Australian Politician
Australians are a passionate lot. We are also a very practical lot.
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Alex Meraz
American Actor
I have a wife, a son, and I've had some practical life experience.
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Steven Bochco
American Producer
I remember practically every joke I've ever heard in my life.
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Krista Allen
American Actress
Life is too short not to do a little practical joking.
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Ayushmann Khurrana
Indian Actor
I am a passionate actor, but I am also very practical.
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Brian Stokes Mitchell
American Actor
I was practically raised with Christmas music.
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