practical

adjective
UK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/

Good at doing things and making them work in real life.

She is very practical and always fixes things around the house.

SYNONYMS

usefulsensiblehandyrealisticfunctional

RELATED WORDS

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OTHER MEANINGS

2. Useful or suitable for a real purpose.

This bag is practical for carrying groceries.

3. Involving real actions rather than just ideas.

The class includes practical lessons in cooking.

4. Almost but not completely.

The project is practically finished.