prac·ti·cal·i·ty

prac·ti·cal·i·ty
/ˌpræktıˈkæləti/ noun, pl -ties
1 [noncount] : the quality of being likely to succeed and reasonable to do or use

Panelists will debate the practicality of wind as a source of renewable energy.

2 [noncount] : the quality of being appropriate or suited for actual use

The size of the machine makes me doubt its practicality [=suitability] for use in the home.

I know you like the dressy shoes better than the sneakers, but I think you should choose based on practicality, not style.

3 [noncount] : the quality of being sensible in making decisions and dealing with the problems of daily life

His optimism and practicality make him a skilled businessman.

4 practicalities [plural] : the facts about something : the real things that have to be done or dealt with in a particular situation
— usually + of

New teachers often find the practicalities [=realities] of teaching very different from the theories they learned in college.


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  • prac|ti|cal — «PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having to do with action or practice rather than thought or theory: »Earning a living is a practical matter. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under sensible. (Cf. ↑sensible) 2. fit for actual practice: »a practical… …   Useful english dictionary

  • prac|ti|cal|i|ty — «PRAK tuh KAL uh tee», noun, plural ties. 1. the quality of being practical; practical usefulness; practical habit of mind: »Company officials believe they can prove the practicality of an increased number of machines (Wall Street Journal). 2. a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • prac|ti|cal|ly — «PRAK tuh klee», adverb. 1. really; so far as the results will be; in effect: »He is only a clerk, but he is in the store so much of the time that he practically runs the business. SYNONYM(S): virtually. 2. Informal. almost; nearly: »Our house is …   Useful english dictionary

  • prac´ti|cal|ness — prac|ti|cal «PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having to do with action or practice rather than thought or theory: »Earning a living is a practical matter. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under sensible. (Cf. ↑sensible) 2. fit for actual practice:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • prac|ti|cal|ize — «PRAK tuh kuh lyz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. to make practical or workable: »Some [color measurements] may serve better, if modified or practicalized (Matthew Luckiesh) …   Useful english dictionary

  • prac·ti·cal·ly — …   Useful english dictionary

  • im|prac´ti|cal|ness — im|prac|ti|cal «ihm PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective. 1. not practical; not useful. 2. not having good sense. –im|prac´ti|cal|ly, adverb. –im|prac´ti|cal|ness, noun. Usage Impractical, impracticable …   Useful english dictionary

  • im|prac´ti|cal|ly — im|prac|ti|cal «ihm PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective. 1. not practical; not useful. 2. not having good sense. –im|prac´ti|cal|ly, adverb. –im|prac´ti|cal|ness, noun. Usage Impractical, impracticable …   Useful english dictionary

  • im|prac|ti|cal — «ihm PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective. 1. not practical; not useful. 2. not having good sense. –im|prac´ti|cal|ly, adverb. –im|prac´ti|cal|ness, noun. Usage Impractical, impracticable …   Useful english dictionary

  • un|prac´ti|cal|ness — un|prac|ti|cal «uhn PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective. not practical; impractical; lacking practical usefulness or wisdom; visionary. –un|prac´ti|cal|ly, adverb. –un|prac´ti|cal|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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