prag|mat´i|cal|ly

prag|mat|ic «prag MAT ihk», adjective, noun.

–adj.

1. concerned with practical results or values; viewing things in a matter-of-fact way.

2. of or having to do with pragmatism: »

a pragmatic philosophy.

3. having to do with the affairs of a state or community.

4. busy; active.

5. meddlesome; interfering. SYNONYM(S): officious.

6. conceited; opinionated.

7. matter-of-fact: »

Their pragmatic…approach increasingly fits the apolitical mood of the workers (Economist).

8. treating the facts of history systematically, with special reference to their causes and effects.

–n.

1. = pragmatic sanction. (Cf. ↑pragmatic sanction)

2. = busybody. (Cf. ↑busybody)

3. a conceited person.

╂[< Latin prāgmaticus < Greek prāgmatikós efficient, one skilled in business or civil affairs < prâgma, -atos civil business; deed, act < pr to do, act. Compare etym. under practical. (Cf. ↑practical)]

–prag|mat´i|cal|ly, adverb.

–prag|mat´i|cal|ness, noun.