pragmatic

Speech parts

1. pragmatic - Noun

2. pragmatic - Adjective

3. pragmatic - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Alt. of Pragmatical

One skilled in affairs.

A solemn public ordinance or decree.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

practical down-to-earth realistic matter-of-fact efficient functional rational reasonable sensible utilitarian sober prudent judicious pragmatical hardheaded
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Antonyms

idealistic mad impressionist half-baked ideal theoretical
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Hypernyms

imperial decree

Phrases with the word

pragmatic considerations pragmatic interpretation be pragmatic

Examples

Dream in a pragmatic way. Aldous Huxley

These inventors were elevating the formulation of entrepreneurial ideas to the status of a visionary activity. Though forced to justify their efforts in the pragmatic language of venture capital, they were at heart utopian thinkers intent on transforming the world. Alain de Botton

The Korean economic miracle was the result of a clever and pragmatic mixture of market incentives and state direction. Ha-Joon Chang

War represents the supreme failure of nations to resolve their differences. From a strictly pragmatic standpoint, it is the most inefficient waste of lives and resources ever conceived. Jacque Fresco

I take a much more pragmatic view than many people on the Left about working with Neil Kinnock. Kinnock represents the best vehicle possible for achieving socialism now. Ken Livingstone

Nature has color-coded groups of individuals so that statistically reliable predictions of their adaptability to intellectual rewarding and effective lives can easily be made and profitably used by the pragmatic man-in-the street. William Shockley

Close letter words and terms

pragmalinguistically pragmalinguistics pragmat pragmatic considerations pragmatic interpretation pragmatic sanction