pragmatic

//præɡˈmætɪk//
C1Frequency Level 10Formal
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Adjective

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1

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

We need to take a pragmatic approach to solve this problem.

2

Relating to philosophical pragmatism, which evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

The professor explained the pragmatic approach to truth, which judges ideas by their practical consequences.