pragmatic
prag-mat-ic/pɹæɡˈmætɪk/US
adjective
- 1
Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.
The sturdy furniture in the student lounge was pragmatic, but unattractive.
- 2
Philosophical; dealing with causes, reasons, and effects, rather than with details and circumstances; said of literature.
- 3
Relating to the field of pragmatics.
- 4
Interfering in the affairs of others; officious; meddlesome.
noun
- 1
A man of business.
- 2
A busybody.
- 3
A public decree.
Etymology
From Greek pragmatikos, "relating to deeds", from pragma ("deed").
Antonyms
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