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pragmatic vs practical

practical vs pragmatic

pragmatic is a noun but practical is not a noun.

pragmatic and practical both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pragmatic Yes Yes No No
practical No Yes No No
As adjectives, pragmatic and practical are synonyms defined as:
  • pragmatic and practical: guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
Other synonyms of pragmatic include hard-nosed, hardheaded.
pragmatic (noun) practical (noun)
an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land
pragmatic (adjective) practical (adjective)
of or concerning the theory of pragmatism concerned with actual use or practice
concerned with practical matters having or put to a practical purpose or use
guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
being actually such in almost every respect
Difference between pragmatic and practical

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