Practicle vs. Practical: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 22, 2023
"Practicle" is incorrect, while "Practical" is the correct spelling, referring to something effective, applicable, or pragmatic in actual situations.
Which is correct: Practicle or Practical
How to spell Practical?
Practicle is Incorrect
Practical is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "practical" like "practical joke," both correctly spelled and commonly used together.
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Oct 21, 2023
"Practical" ends in "-cal" like other adjectives, including "logical" and "theoretical."
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Oct 21, 2023
Think of "practical" as relating to practice, and practice makes perfect, so no “e” in “practical.”
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Oct 21, 2023
Recall "practical" contains "act," as it's about taking action, not "ice" which is static and cold.
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Oct 21, 2023
Associate "practical" with "practicum," both pertaining to hands-on experience and sharing the same root.
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Oct 21, 2023
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Practicle and Practical Definitions
Practical
"Practical" involves considering the realities and facts for decision-making.
She made a practical choice to buy a used car.
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Oct 16, 2023
Practical
"Practical" can describe skills or knowledge acquired by hands-on experience.
Carpentry is a practical skill.
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Oct 16, 2023
Practical
"Practical" refers to an approach that is pragmatic or realistic.
A practical solution to hunger is food distribution.
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Oct 16, 2023
Practical
"Practical" means designed for implementation; concerned with the practical aspect.
The invention had many practical applications.
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Oct 16, 2023
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Practical
"Practical" means being useful or suited for actual use or action rather than theory.
Practical knowledge is gained through experience.
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Oct 16, 2023
Practical
Of, relating to, governed by, or acquired through practice or action, rather than theory or speculation
Gained practical experience of sailing as a deck hand.
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Oct 13, 2023
Practical
Manifested in or involving practice
Practical applications of calculus.
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Practical
Capable of or suitable to being used or put into effect; useful
Practical knowledge of Japanese. See Usage Note at practicable.
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Practical
Concerned with the production or operation of something useful
Woodworking is a practical art.
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Practical
Having or showing good judgment; sensible
If we're practical, we can do the job quickly.
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Practical
Being actually so in almost every respect; virtual
The snowstorm was a practical disaster.
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Practical
Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.
Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking.
Modern engineering applies science to practical problems.
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Practical
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.
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Practical
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical
All in all, Jack's a very practical chap.
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Practical
Of a prop: having some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.
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Practical
(film) Light fixtures used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.
Practical lighting can help sell the illusion that the film is a real situation.
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Practical
(British) A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability
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Practical
(theater) A prop that has some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.
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Practical
(film) A light fixture used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.
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Practical
Capable of being turned to use or account; useful, in distinction from ideal or theoretical; as, practical chemistry.
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Practical
Evincing practice or skill; capable of applying knowledge to some useful end; as, a practical man; a practical mind.
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Practical
Concerned with actual use or practice;
He is a very practical person
The idea had no practical application
A practical knowledge of Japanese
Woodworking is a practical art
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Practical
Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory;
A hardheaded appraisal of our position
A hard-nosed labor leader
Completely practical in his approach to business
Not ideology but pragmatic politics
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Practical
Being actually such in almost every respect;
A practical failure
The once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin
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Practical
Having or put to a practical purpose or use;
Practical mathematics
Practical applications of calculus
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FAQs
What is the root word of Practical?
The root word is the Greek "praktikos," meaning "fit for action."
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Oct 21, 2023
Which preposition is used with Practical?
Prepositions like "for," "in," and "with" can be used with "practical."
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Oct 21, 2023
What is the singular form of Practical?
"Practical" is an adjective and doesn't have a singular or plural form.
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Oct 21, 2023
What is the verb form of Practical?
"Practical" is an adjective; its related verb can be "practice" or "practise" (British English).
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Oct 21, 2023
What is the pronunciation of Practical?
Practical is pronounced as /ˈpræktɪkəl/.
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Oct 21, 2023
What is the plural form of Practical?
"Practical" is an adjective and doesn't have a singular or plural form.
Sara Rehman
Oct 21, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Practical?
Standard conjunctions like "and" or "but" can be used with "practical."
Janet White
Oct 21, 2023
Is Practical an adverb?
No, "practical" is not an adverb, but there is an adverbial form, "practically."
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Oct 21, 2023
Which vowel is used before Practical?
The vowel "a" is used, as in "a practical."
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Oct 21, 2023
Why is it called Practical?
It's called "practical" because it originates from the late Latin word "practicalis," meaning "relating to practice," and it denotes applicability to real-life situations.
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Oct 21, 2023
How many syllables are in Practical?
There are three syllables in "practical."
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Oct 21, 2023
What is the opposite of Practical?
The opposite could be "impractical" or "theoretical."
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Oct 21, 2023
Is Practical a vowel or consonant?
"Practical" is a word, consisting of both vowels and consonants.
Janet White
Oct 21, 2023
Is the word Practical imperative?
No, "practical" is not imperative; it's an adjective.
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Oct 21, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Practical?
The stress is on the first syllable: PRAC-ti-cal.
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Oct 21, 2023
What is another term for Practical?
Another term could be "pragmatic" or "functional."
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Oct 21, 2023
What is the third form of Practical?
N/A - "Practical" is an adjective and doesn’t have different forms like verbs.
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Oct 21, 2023
How is Practical used in a sentence?
"He has a practical approach to solving problems, focusing on realistic solutions."
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Oct 21, 2023
Which article is used with Practical?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with "practical," depending on context.
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Oct 21, 2023
Is Practical a negative or positive word?
It is generally considered positive, emphasizing usefulness and pragmatism.
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Oct 21, 2023
Is Practical a countable noun?
"Practical" is an adjective and does not have a countable form.
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Oct 21, 2023
Is the Practical term a metaphor?
No, "practical" is not typically used as a metaphor. It is a descriptive term.
Janet White
Oct 21, 2023
Which determiner is used with Practical?
Determiners like "the," "this," "my," etc., can be used with "practical."
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Oct 21, 2023
What is the first form of Practical?
"Practical" is an adjective and doesn't have forms like verbs do. Its basic form is "practical."
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Oct 21, 2023
What is the second form of Practical?
N/A - "Practical" is an adjective and doesn’t have different forms like verbs.
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Oct 21, 2023
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