practical

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♦ prac|ti|cal /pr'æktɪkəl/ (practicals)
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
The practical aspects of something involve real situations and events, rather than just ideas and theories.
We can offer you practical suggestions on how to increase the fibre in your daily diet...
This practical guidebook teaches you about relaxation, coping skills, and time management.
≠ theoretical
2 [ADJ] usu v-link ADJ
You describe people as practical when they make sensible decisions and deal effectively with problems.
You were always so practical, Maria...
He lacked any of the practical common sense essential in management.
= down-to-earth
≠ impractical
3 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
Practical ideas and methods are likely to be effective or successful in a real situation.
Although the causes of cancer are being uncovered, we do not yet have any practical way to prevent it...
4 [ADJ]
You can describe clothes and things in your house as practical when they are suitable for a particular purpose rather than just being fashionable or attractive.
Our clothes are lightweight, fashionable, practical for holidays.
≠ impractical
5 [N-COUNT]
A practical is an examination or a lesson in which you make things or do experiments rather than simply writing answers to questions. (mainly BRIT)prac|ti|cal joke (practical jokes)
[N-COUNT]
A practical joke is a trick that is intended to embarrass someone or make them look ridiculous.

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