[ˈpraktɪkl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas
(e.g: there are two obvious practical applications of the research)

- (of an idea, plan, or method) likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; feasible
(e.g: neither of these strategies are practical for smaller businesses)

- so nearly the case that it can be regarded as so; virtual
(e.g: for all practical purposes, she's his girlfriend)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from medieval Latin practicalis, from late Latin practica, practice action, practice (from Greek praktikē practical science, from praktikos ‘concerned with action’, from prattein ‘do, act’) + -al

[ˈpraktɪkl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an examination or lesson in which theories and procedures learned are applied to the actual making or doing of something


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from medieval Latin practicalis, from late Latin practica, practice action, practice (from Greek praktikē practical science, from praktikos ‘concerned with action’, from prattein ‘do, act’) + -al