practical

• Auf reale Erfahrung oder tatsächliche Anwendung bezogen, nicht auf die Theorie; für einen bestimmten Zweck geeignet oder nützlich.

Relating to actual experience or use rather than theory; suitable for a particular purpose.

1. Relating to real experienceB1formal

   Involving or based on actual experience or use, rather than theory.

   Praktisch

   • The course includes both theoretical and practical components.
   • She has a lot of practical experience in engineering.
   • We need a practical solution to this problem.

   Synonymeappliedempiricalexperientialfunctionalhands-onpragmaticrealistic

   Antonymeabstractacademicidealisticspeculativetheoretical

2. Sensible and realisticB1formal

   Suitable for achieving a particular purpose in a sensible way.

   praktisch

   • It's not practical to drive in this heavy traffic.
   • He gave me some very practical advice about saving money.
   • A practical person always thinks about the consequences.

   Synonymedown-to-earthlogicalpragmaticrationalrealisticreasonablesensible

   Antonymeidealisticimpracticaltheoreticalunrealisticvisionary

3. B1formal

   Designed to be useful or functional rather than attractive.

   Praktisch

   • This jacket is both stylish and practical.
   • The furniture is very practical for a small apartment.
   • She chose a practical bag that can hold all her books.

   Synonymefunctionalhandypragmaticsensibleserviceableusefulutilitarianworkable

   Antonymedecorativeimpracticalnonfunctionalornamentaltheoreticaluseless