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Almost completely or entirely
“This patio was practically unusable until we transformed it into a lovely decking area for the whole family to enjoy.”
What actually occurs as opposed to what is supposed to happen in theory
“One possibility is that he could be sent abroad, but practically, this rarely happens.”
In a rational and dispassionate manner
“How would one respond to this sensitive matter practically without offending the sensibilities of others?”
Involving deduction of theories from facts
“This practically based learning was somewhat different from the academic approach that Liljefors found when he went to the Royal Academy of Art in Stockholm.”
Most of the time
In a profitable manner, in a way that achieves profit or gain
Adverb for suitable for a particular purpose
“This flimsy, plastic knife just isn't practical for carving the turkey.”
Adverb 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.”
Adverb 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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