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Meaning
Adj
●
Practical,
concerned
with making
decisions
and
actions
that are
useful
in practice
, not just theory.
●
Philosophical;
dealing with
causes
,
reasons
, and effects,
rather than
with
details
and
circumstances
; said of literature.
●
Interfering in the
affairs
of others;
officious
; meddlesome.
Noun
●
A
man
of business.
●
A busybody.
●
A public decree.
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Origin
pragmatic
English
pragmatique
French
pragmaticus
Latin
πραγματικός
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
πρᾶγμα
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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Synonyms
Down-To-Earth
Functional
Practical
Utilitarian
Realistic
Pragmatical
Pragmatick
Pragmatique
Antonyms
Idealistic
Utopian
Related
Sensible
Rational
Principled
Idealistic
Compassionate
Logical
Decisive
Persuasive
Utilitarian
Progressive
Straightforward
Thoughtful
Nuanced
Realist
Conceptual
Dispassionate
Philosophical
Diplomatic
Scientific
Ambitious
Democratic
Intuitive
Contextual
Communicative
Comprehensive
Linguistic
Intelligent
Informative
Political
Ethical
Discourse
Reasonable
Proactive
Purposeful
Theoretical
Humanistic
Strategic
Constructive
Intellectual
Insightful
Flexible
Virtuous
Interpretative
Methodological
Optimistic
Substantive
Holistic
Interpretive
Conservative
Centrist
Normative
Functional
Interactional
Experiential
Supportive
Descriptive
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