PRACTICAL

I. adjective see: fare Date: 15th century 1. of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action ; not theoretical or ideal , being such in practice or effect ; virtual , actively engaged in some course of action or occupation , capable of being put to use or account ; useful , 4. disposed to action as opposed to speculation or abstraction, b. qualified by practice or ~ training , designed to supplement theoretical training by experience, concerned with voluntary action and ethical decisions , ~ity noun ~ness noun II. noun Date: 1925 an examination requiring demonstration of some ~ skill