pragmatical

An obsolete variant of 'pragmatic', meaning dealing with things sensibly and realistically. This form is no longer used in modern English.

• 🇩🇪Veraltete Variante des Wortes 'pragmatic', die einen praktischen und realistischen Umgang mit Dingen bezeichnet. In dieser Form im modernen Englischen nicht mehr gebräuchlich.

1. Related to pragmatism C1 formal

   Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of their practical consequences.

   • The professor's approach was pragmatical, focusing on real-world outcomes.
   • His pragmatical philosophy influenced many modern thinkers.
   • The debate centered on pragmatical versus idealistic views.

   🇩🇪Pragmatisch

   Synonyme: pragmaticpragmatist

2. Practical and realistic B2 formal

   Concerned with practical matters and results rather than theory or speculation.

   • She took a pragmatical approach to solving the budget crisis.
   • His pragmatical decision saved the company time and money.
   • We need a pragmatical solution, not just a theoretical one.

   🇩🇪Pragmatisch

   Synonyme: businesslikedown-to-earthhardheadedmatter-of-factno-nonsensepracticalrealisticsensibleunsentimentalutilitarian

   Antonyme: idealisticimpracticalspeculativetheoreticalunrealistic

• more pragmatical comparative form
• most pragmatical superlative form