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English adjective: pragmatic

1. pragmatic concerned with practical matters


SamplesA matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem.
A matter-of-fact account of the trip.


Synonymsmatter-of-fact, pragmatical


Similarpractical


Antonymsimpractical

2. pragmatic of or concerning the theory of pragmatism


Synonymspragmatical

3. pragmatic guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory


SamplesA hardheaded appraisal of our position.
A hard-nosed labor leader.
Completely practical in his approach to business.
Not ideology but pragmatic politics.


Synonymshard-nosed, hardheaded, practical


Similarrealistic


Antonymsunrealistic


English noun: pragmatic

1. pragmatic (communication) an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land


Synonymspragmatic sanction


Broader (hypernym)imperial decree









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