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pragmatic

UK
/præɡˈmætɪk/
US
/præɡˈmætɪk/

Translations

pragmaticadjective
more pragmatic
Comp.
most pragmatic
Super.
UK
/præɡˈmætɪk/
US
/præɡˈmætɪk/
She has a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
У нее прагматичный подход к решению проблем.
Synonyms
businesslike
utilitarian
matter-of-fact
down-to-earth
sensible
realistic
practical
Antonyms
impractical
idealistic
pragmaticnoun
pragmatics
pl
UK
/præɡˈmætɪk/
US
/præɡˈmætɪk/
Rare, chiefly obsolete: an officious or meddlesome person.

Definitions

pragmaticadjective
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Her pragmatic approach to problem-solving helped the team find a quick and effective solution.
Relating to the branch of linguistics dealing with language in use and the contexts in which it is used (pragmatics).
Pragmatic markers like "well" and "you know" are common in spoken English.
Philosophy. Relating to or in accordance with the philosophical doctrine of pragmatism, which evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.
William James developed a pragmatic theory of truth.
(obsolete) Meddlesome or interfering; inclined to involve oneself officiously in other people’s affairs.
In the old chronicles he is depicted as a pragmatic neighbor who never minded his own business.
pragmaticnoun
An officious or meddlesome person; a busybody (obsolete).
The council regarded him as a pragmatic who involved himself in every trivial matter.
A person who approaches matters realistically and practically.
As a pragmatic, she focused on achievable goals rather than lofty theories.
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