PRACTICAL
—adjective. 1 of or concerned with practice rather than theory (practical difficulties). 2 suited to use; functional (practical shoes). 3 (of a person) good at making, organizing, or mending things. 4 sensible, realistic. 5 that is such in effect, virtual (in practical control). —none. Practical examination or lesson. ? practicality none. (plural. -ies). [greek praktikos from prasso do]