Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Practical

• (a.) Of or pertaining to practice or action.
• (a.) Capable of being turned to use or account; useful, in distinction from ideal or theoretical; as, practical chemistry.
• (a.) Evincing practice or skill; capable of applying knowledge to some useful end; as, a practical man; a practical mind.
• (a.) Derived from practice; as, practical skill.

Synonyms of Practical

• Hardheaded
• Hard-Nosed
• Pragmatic
• Virtual

Antonyms of Practical

• Impractical

Homophones of Practical