Practical vs. Pragmatic
Difference Between Practical and Pragmatic
Practicalnoun
(British) A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability
Pragmaticadjective
Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.
The sturdy furniture in the student lounge was pragmatic, but unattractive.Practicaladjective
Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis
Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking.Pragmaticadjective
philosophical; dealing with causes, reasons, and effects, rather than with details and circumstances; said of literature.
Practicaladjective
Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use
Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts.Pragmaticadjective
concerned with practical matters;
a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problema matter-of-fact account of the tripPracticaladjective
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical
All in all, Jack's a very practical chap.Pragmaticadjective
of or concerning the theory of pragmatism
Practicaladjective
concerned with actual use or practice;
he is a very practical personthe idea had no practical applicationa practical knowledge of Japanesewoodworking is a practical artPragmaticadjective
guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory;
a hardheaded appraisal of our positiona hard-nosed labor leadercompletely practical in his approach to businessnot ideology but pragmatic politicsPracticaladjective
guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory;
a hardheaded appraisal of our positiona hard-nosed labor leadercompletely practical in his approach to businessnot ideology but pragmatic politicsPracticaladjective
being actually such in almost every respect;
a practical failurethe once elegant temple lay in virtual ruinPracticaladjective
having or put to a practical purpose or use;
practical mathematicspractical applications of calculus
