prac·ti·cal (pr k t -k l)adj. 1. Of, relating to, governed by, or acquired through practice or action, rather than theory, speculation, or ideals: gained practical experience of sailing as a deck hand. 2. Manifested in or involving practice: practical applications of calculus. 3. Actually engaged in a specified occupation or a certain kind of work; practicing. 4. Capable of or suitable to being used or put into effect; useful: practical knowledge of Japanese. See Usage Note at practicable. 5. Concerned with the production or operation of something useful: Woodworking is a practical art. 6. Level-headed, efficient, and unspeculative. 7. Being actually so in almost every respect; virtual: a practical disaster. [Middle English practicale, from Medieval Latin pr  cticlis, from prctica, practice; see practicable.]prac  ti·cali·ty (-kl-t ), practi·cal·ness n. |
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