practical

/ˈpɹæktɪkəl/adjective

Likely to work well in real situations; useful and able to be applied.

Example sentences

“A folding bike is a practical choice for city commuters.”
“She gave me some practical advice about renting my first apartment.”

Careful writers separate it from 'practicable': practical means sensible and useful, practicable means merely possible to carry out.

Related words

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