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More suitable or effective for a given need
“This flimsy, plastic knife just isn't practical for carving the turkey.”
Comparative for realistic and pragmatic, rather than fashionable or attractive
“We need effective and practical methods for assessing the performance of our staff.”
Comparative for so nearly the case that it can be regarded as so
“Natural scientists argue that there is practical certainty as to the truth of scientific laws.”
Comparative for of, or concerned with, the actual doing or use of something, rather than with theory and ideas
“It is important to have tutors who have practical experience with what they are teaching.”
Comparative for concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice
“A lawsuit wasn't fair, but sometimes you make a practical decision to settle, and that's how we pursued it.”
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