/ ˈpræktɪkli; NAmE / adverb
1.
almost; very nearly
SYN virtually :
The theatre was practically empty.
I meet famous people practically every day.
My essay is practically finished now.
There's practically no difference between the two options.
➡ note at almost
2.
in a realistic or sensible way; in real situations :
Practically speaking, we can't afford it.
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically.
—compare theoretically