Definition: 1. Connected with real situations rather than with ideas or theories. 2. Concerned with actual use or practice. 3. Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory. 4. Being actually such in almost every respect. 5. Having or put to a practical purpose or use.
Use 'practical' in a sentence:
1. There will be a written examination to complement the practical test.
2. The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience.
3. Turning that vision into a practical reality is not easy.
4. We need people with practical skills like carpentry.
5. She kept her mind fixed on the practical problems which faced her.
6. Lectures will be interspersed with practical demonstrations.
7. They wanted to design a machine that was both attractive and practical.
8. From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live.
9. She wasn't really with it. She hadn't taken in the practical consequences.
10. Paul was dreamy and not very practical.
11. How much practical help they can give us is uncertain.
12. The decoration and furnishings had to be practical enough for a family home.
13. He had a practical outlook on life.
14. What are some of the practical benefits likely to be of this line of research?
15. It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend.
16. He lacked any of the practical common sense essential in management.
17. There is a time-lag between theoretical research and practical applications.
18. It is not easy to make practical suggestions for helping her.
19. Fine bone china is eminently practical, since it is strong and durable.
20. The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork.
21. Darker colours are more practical and don't show stains.
22. I grant you (that) it looks good, but it's not exactly practical.
23. We turned our attention to the practical matters relating to forming a company.
24. Renewable sources of energy must be used where practical.
25. She married a practical stranger.
26. In practical terms this law may be difficult to enforce.
27. It's an interesting scientific phenomenon, but of no practical use whatever.
28. My lack of practical experience was a disadvantage.
29. The system is both practical and ecologically sound.
30. I wish to express my gratitude to Kathy Davis for her immense practical help.
31. Let's be practical and work out the cost first.
32. The Bank has approached the issue in a practical way.
33. Simon is level-headed and practical.
34. I grant you it looks good, but it's not exactly practical.
35. Students learned the practical application of the theory they had learned in the classroom.
36. The assessment for the course involves written assignments and practical tests.
37. His project is concerned with applying the technology to practical business problems.
38. She offered him emotional and practical support in countless ways.
39. She offered me practical assistance with my research.
40. From a practical viewpoint, I'd advise you not to go.
41. The course has a strong practical bias.
42. Practical experience is integral to the course.
43. There's still another ten minutes of the game to go, but for practical purposes it's already over.
44. There are some obvious practical applications of the research.
