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- Dictionaryprag·mat·ic/praɡˈmadik/
adjective
- 1. dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations: "a pragmatic approach to business ethics"
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The meaning of PRAGMATIC is relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic. How to use pragmatic in a sentence.
solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas, or rules: In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one. Synonym. hard-nosed. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Wise and sensible.
To describe a person or a solution that takes a realistic approach, consider the adjective pragmatic. The four-year-old who wants a unicorn for her birthday isn't being very pragmatic.
The noun form of pragmatic is pragmatism. Pragmatism can mean the practice of being pragmatic, but it can also more specifically refer to the philosophical movement that emphasizes practical consequences in the determination of meaning, truth, or value.
solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas, or rules: In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one. Synonym. hard-nosed. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Wise and sensible.
A pragmatic way of dealing with something is based on practical considerations, rather than theoretical ones. A pragmatic person deals with things in a practical way. Robin took a pragmatic look at her situation.
Definition of pragmatic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Dictionary definition of pragmatic. Having a sensible and practical approach to things, as opposed to being too theoretical or idealistic. "He's a pragmatic leader who isn't afraid of getting his hands dirty." Detailed meaning of pragmatic.
adj. 1. advocating behaviour that is dictated more by practical consequences than by theory or dogma. 2. (Philosophy) philosophy of or relating to pragmatism. 3. involving everyday or practical business. 4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or concerned with the affairs of a state or community. 5. rare interfering or meddlesome; officious.
adjective. advocating behaviour that is dictated more by practical consequences than by theory or dogma. philosophy of or relating to pragmatism. involving everyday or practical business. of or concerned with the affairs of a state or community. rare. interfering or meddlesome; officious.
