practical
Cross references:
1. practicable
prac.ti.cal \'prak-ti-k*l\ \.prak-ti-'kal-*t-e-\ \'prak-ti-k(*-)le-\
\-k*l-n*s\ aj [LL practicus, fr. Gk praktikos, fr. prassein to pass over,
f]are, do; akin to Gk peran to pass through - more at FARE 1: actively
engaged in some course of action or occupation 2a: of, relating to, or
manifested in practice or action {for ~ pu rposes} 2b: being such in
practice or effect : VIRTUAL {a ~ failur e} 3: capable of being put to use
or account : USEFUL 4a: disposed to action as opposed to speculation or
abstraction 4b1: qualified by practice or practical training 4b2:
designed to supplement theoretical training by experience 5: concerned
with voluntary action and ethical decisions {~ reason } - prac.ti.cal.i.ty
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