practical
IPA: prˈæktʌkʌɫ
noun
- (Britain) A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability
- (theater) A prop that has some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.
- (film) A light fixture used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.
- Laboratory experiment, test or investigation
adjective
- Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.
- Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use.
- Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical.
- (theater, not comparable) Of a prop: having some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.
- (film) Light fixtures used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.
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Examples of "practical" in Sentences
- Is that the practical implementation of the system
- It is actually a critique, then, of the pretensions of applied practical reason.