Another word for practical
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Adjective
Serving or capable of serving a useful purpose
See also:Having or indicating an awareness of things as they really are
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Another word for practical
Modifier
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Synonym Study
- today it is but one of the practical applications of the science
- Practicable is used of something that appears to be capable of being done or put into effect, but has not yet been developed or tried before the era of electronics, television did not seem practicable
- Practical , when used of things, stresses usefulness and effectiveness as tested by actual experience, and when used of people, stresses a sensible, realistic approach to life or to the particular circumstances
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