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practical

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Useful and suitable for actual use; designed with realistic purposes in mind.

Sample Sentence: The new smartphone features a practical design with a long-lasting battery.

Sense 2:

Definition: Concerned with actual use or practice rather than theory or speculation.

Sample Sentence: The training sessions provided practical experience and real-life scenarios.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A person who values utility and functionality over aesthetics.

Sample Sentence: She is known as a practical; she always chooses practicality over style.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Definition: In a practical manner; based on practicality rather than theory.

Sample Sentence: The project was completed practically, considering actual constraints and limitations.