pragmatic

• Beschreibt eine Person oder einen Ansatz, die praktisch orientiert sind und auf vernünftige, realistische Lösungen von Problemen setzen, statt strengen Theorien oder Idealen zu folgen.

Describes a person or approach that is practical and focused on dealing with things sensibly and realistically, rather than following fixed theories or ideals.

1. Practical approachB2formal

   Dealing with things sensibly and realistically, focusing on practical results rather than theory.

   Pragmatisch

   • She took a pragmatic approach to solving the budget crisis.
   • His pragmatic decision saved the company from bankruptcy.
   • We need a pragmatic solution, not an idealistic one.

   Synonymebusinesslikedown-to-earthhardheadedmatter-of-factno-nonsensepracticalrealisticsensibleunsentimentalutilitarian

   Antonymeidealisticimpracticalquixotictheoretical

2. Realistic and sensibleB2formal

   Characterized by a practical, matter-of-fact way of thinking or acting.

   Pragmatisch

   • He is a pragmatic leader who focuses on achievable goals.
   • The pragmatic choice was to accept the compromise.
   • Her pragmatic advice helped me make a difficult decision.

   Synonymebusinesslikedown-to-earthhardheadedmatter-of-factpracticalrealisticsensibleutilitarian

   Antonymeidealisticimpracticalquixoticunrealisticvisionary

• Substantiv, das einen sachlichen, auf praktische Umsetzung bedachten Menschen bezeichnet; ferner ein Adjektiv für eine an tatsächlichen Gegebenheiten und Ergebnissen orientierte Haltung.

A noun referring to an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land.

1. C2formal

   An imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land.

   Pragmatische Sanktion

   • The Pragmatic Sanction of 1713 ensured the succession of Maria Theresa.
   • The emperor issued a pragmatic to settle the succession dispute.
   • Historians study the pragmatic as a key legal document of the era.

   Synonymedecreeedictfiatmandateordinancesanction