Definition of: practical

(prak′ti·kəl) adjective
1. Pertaining to or governed by actual use and experience or action, as contrasted with ideals and speculations.
2. Trained by or derived from practice or experience.
3. Having reference to useful ends to be attained; applicable to use.
4. Manifested in practice.
5. Being such to all intents and purposes; virtual. [<obs. practic <obs. F practique <LL practicus <Gk. praktikos fit for doing <prassein do]
—prac′ti·cal′i·ty (-kal′ə·tē), prac′ti·cal·ness noun