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Practical

PRA-ktuh-kuhl

/ˈpræktʌkʌl/

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practical

Dictionary meaning

Having or put to a practical purpose or use.

Examples

  • Practical mathematics.
  • My friend is a very practical person.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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