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Meaning of the word pragmatic in English

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pragmatic

US /præɡˈmæt̬.ɪk/

UK /præɡˈmæt̬.ɪk/

Adjective

1.

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

Synonym:

practical matter-of-fact realistic sensible down-to-earth hardheaded expedient businesslike rational reasonable no-nonsense unsentimental hard-nosed

Synonym:

impractical unrealistic idealistic

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