practicality
ˌpræktəˈkælɪti
practicalities
Definition Synonyms

Definition of practicality - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
usefulnessquality of being practical or useful in real situations
  • The practicality of the new software was immediately apparent.
usefulness utility
2.
real-world focusconcern with actual practice rather than theory or speculation
  • His approach to teaching emphasizes practicality over theoretical knowledge.
functionality realism
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Origin of practicality

Latin, practicus (practical) + -ity (state)

Terms with practicality included in their meaning

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practical clothing
characterized by practicality or comfort over style
practicality
used in real life or practical situations
practicality
practical and realistic in approach
practicality
concerned with practical details
practicality
able to be done or achieved practically
practicality
in a practical or effective manner
practicality
having a practical and realistic understanding
conduct
person driven by ideals not practicality

Examples of practicality in a sentence

  • The practicality of the tool made it a favorite among workers.
  • The design's practicality makes it user-friendly.
  • Practicality is key in emergency planning.

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  1. French:aspect pratique, sens pratique, ...
  2. German:Praktikabilität, ...
  3. Italian:praticità, ...
  4. Spanish:practicidad, enfoque práctico, ...
  5. Portuguese:praticidade, ...
  6. Chinese:实用性, ...
  7. Japanese:実用性, 実践性, ...
  8. Arabic:عَمَلِيَّة, واقعية, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרַקְטִיּוּת, מַעֲשִׂיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:практичность, практическая направленность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:практичність, практичний підхід, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यावहारिकता, व्यावहारिक दृष्टिकोण, ...
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