English dictionary
pragmatic
/pr/&/g'm/&/t/I/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or concerning the theory of pragmatism
Synonyms pragmaticalSource: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to business or to affairs; of the nature of business; practical; material; businesslike in habit or manner.
Source: webster1913
noun
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an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land
Synonyms pragmatic sanctionSource: WordNet 3.0
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One skilled in affairs.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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concerned with practical matters
ExamplesA matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
ExamplesNot ideology but pragmatic politics.
Source: WordNet 3.0