Practical Definition & Meaning
practical
- adjective
- concerned with actual use or practice; "he is a very practical person"; "the idea had no practical application"; "a practical knowledge of Japanese"; "woodworking is a practical art"
- guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory; "a hardheaded appraisal of our position"; "a hard- nosed labor leader"; "completely practical in his approach to business"; "not ideology but pragmatic politics"
- being actually such in almost every respect; "a practical failure"; "the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin"
- having or put to a practical purpose or use; "practical mathematics"; "practical applications of calculus"
"Practical" in song lyrics
See how practical is used in real songs:
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"The beef between foes was labeled practical"
Chubb Rock — Don't Sleep -
"I choose the M1, because it's practical"
Dead Prez — Psychology -
"Perfection, pragmatic and practical"
Alexander Ebert f/ Cno Evil, RZA — Truth
Words that rhyme with practical
Usage tips for "practical"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "practical" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for practical to find words that pair well.