— pragmatistic , adj.
/prag"meuh tiz'euhm/ , n.
1. character or conduct that emphasizes practicality.
2. a philosophical movement or system having various forms, but generally stressing practical consequences as constituting the essential criterion in determining meaning, truth, or value. Cf. pragmaticism, instrumentalism .
[ 1860-65; PRAGMAT(IC) + -ISM ]