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8 words match “practical”

  • practical adjective

    useful and sensible in real life; involving doing rather than theory

    A raincoat is a practical thing to carry during the monsoon.

    Like useful, sensible

  • functional adjective

    practical and useful; working properly

    The old kitchen is simple but functional.

    Like practical, working

  • pragmatic adjective

    dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way

    Instead of waiting for a new bridge, the villagers took a pragmatic approach and built a footbridge.

    Like practical, realistic, sensible

  • realistic adjective

    sensible about what can really be done; looking like the real thing

    It is not realistic to finish the whole book in one evening.

    Like practical, sensible, lifelike

  • romantic adjective

    having beautiful ideas that are not realistic or practical

    She had a romantic idea of farm life, but the work was hard.

    Like idealistic, dreamy

  • sensible adjective

    showing good judgment and common sense

    It is sensible to carry an umbrella during the monsoon.

    Like wise, reasonable, practical

  • technical adjective

    relating to machines, science or special practical skills

    The engineer fixed the technical problem with the computer.

    Like specialized

  • viable adjective

    able to work successfully; able to grow or live

    Solar power is a viable option for remote mountain villages.

    Like workable, feasible, practical