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practicality::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | usefulness, utility |
| Has types | functionality, pragmatism, viability, realism, sensibleness |
| Derivation | practical |
Examples of practicality
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It creates an expectation of practicality the cramped rear seat doesn't deliver.
From the freep.com
Practicality aside, Walmsley had his eye on the orange 1956 Corvette on display.
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That kind of practicality has made Masterson less angst-ridden than most actors.
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Where the Enclave really shines is in its practicality, comfort, and good looks.
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Then, at MGM, a stronghold of practicality, a new kind of musical was developed.
From the guardian.co.uk
Jasinski's goal is to balance ambitious creativity with real-world practicality.
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His approach has its basis in ethnographic analysis and real world practicality.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Apple's devices are studies in elegance while RIM's are testaments practicality.
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Even as a kid, that didn't make much sense to me from a practicality standpoint.
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- Concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities
- (practical) concerned with actual use or practice; "he is a very practical person"; "the idea had no practical application"; "a practical knowledge of Japanese"; "woodworking is a practical art"
- (practical) hardheaded: guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory; "a hardheaded appraisal of our position"; "a hard-nosed labor leader"; "completely practical in his approach to business"; "not ideology but pragmatic politics"
- (practical) virtual(a): being actually such in almost every respect; "a practical failure"; "the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin"
- (Practical) Pragmatism is a philosophical movement that includes those who claim that an ideology or proposition is true if it works satisfactorily, that the meaning of a proposition is to be found in the practical consequences of accepting it, and that impractical ideas are to be rejected. ...
- The state of being practical or feasible
- (practical) that part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability; 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 ...
- (Practical) Scenery that is useable. A door, or window that will open, etc.
- (Practical) Adjective used to describe properties or scenery which have to work as in real life when used; e.g. a practical ceiling light must actually light up when switched on by an actor. Abbreviates to prac.
