transcription, транскрипция: [ præktɪk(ə)l ]
( practicals)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
The practical aspects of something involve real situations and events, rather than just ideas and theories.
We can offer you practical suggestions on how to increase the fibre in your daily diet...
This practical guidebook teaches you about relaxation, coping skills, and time management.
≠ theoretical
ADJ : usu ADJ n
2.
You describe people as practical when they make sensible decisions and deal effectively with problems.
You were always so practical, Maria...
He lacked any of the practical common sense essential in management.
= down-to-earth
≠ impractical
ADJ : usu v-link ADJ [ approval ]
3.
Practical ideas and methods are likely to be effective or successful in a real situation.
Although the causes of cancer are being uncovered, we do not yet have any practical way to prevent it...
ADJ : usu ADJ n
4.
You can describe clothes and things in your house as practical when they are suitable for a particular purpose rather than just being fashionable or attractive.
Our clothes are lightweight, fashionable, practical for holidays.
≠ impractical
ADJ
5.
A practical is an examination or a lesson in which you make things or do experiments rather than simply writing answers to questions. ( mainly BRIT )
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