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Definition of pragmatic

adjective
  1. concerned with practical matters; "a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem"; "a matter-of-fact account of the trip"
  2. of or concerning the theory of pragmatism
  3. 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"

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What are synonyms for pragmatic?
Synonyms for pragmatic include: practical, realistic, hardheaded.
How many synonyms does pragmatic have?
Pragmatic has 3 synonyms.

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