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pragmatist

/ˈpræɡmətɪst/

/ˈpræɡməˌtɪst/

Translations

pragmatistnoun

pragmatists

/ˈpræɡmətɪst/

/ˈpræɡməˌtɪst/

pragmatistesens philosophique

The philosopher was a well-known pragmatist, emphasizing the importance of practical consequences in the evaluation of ideas.

Le philosophe était un pragmatiste reconnu, soulignant l’importance des conséquences pratiques dans l’évaluation des idées.

Additional translations

pragmatiquepersonne tournée vers les résultats concrets; emploi moins courant comme nom

Synonyms

realist

practical person

down-to-earth person

pragmatic thinker

problem solver

pragmatistadjective

/ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪst/

Used attributively to denote something related to pragmatists or the doctrine of pragmatism; functions as a relational adjective.

pragmatisterelatif au pragmatisme

The committee adopted a pragmatist stance, focusing on solutions that would work in the real world.

Le comité a adopté une position pragmatiste, en se concentrant sur des solutions qui fonctionneraient dans le monde réel.

Additional translations

pragmatiquequi privilégie les considérations pratiques

Definitions

pragmatistnoun

A person who is practical and focused on reaching a goal; someone who is more concerned with practical results than with theories and principles.

As a pragmatist, she always looked for the most efficient way to solve problems.

An advocate or adherent of pragmatism, a philosophical tradition that considers words and thoughts as tools and instruments for prediction, problem-solving, and action.

The philosopher was a well-known pragmatist, emphasizing the importance of practical consequences in the evaluation of ideas.

pragmatistadjective

Relating to pragmatists or to the philosophical tradition of pragmatism; characterized by practical considerations.

The committee adopted a pragmatist stance, focusing on solutions that would work in the real world.