practical

Definitions

Concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.

Likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; feasible.

Designed to be useful or functional rather than merely decorative.

Examples

It is more practical to take the train than to drive during rush hour.

She offered some practical advice on how to manage a busy schedule.

Synonyms

pragmatic functional useful realistic efficient sensible applied

Antonyms

impractical theoretical idealistic unrealistic useless visionary speculative