practically

Meanings

• adverb

  In practice or actual experience; nearly but not entirely; almost; virtually.

• adjective

  Based on or in accordance with practical considerations.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹæktɪkli/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

impractically

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Synonyms

all but

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with practically
hysterically , iconically , literally , metaphorically , symbolically

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Homophones

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1. practically (English) : As described above
   

2. practice (English) : The action of doing something regularly in order to improve or maintain proficiency
   

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Variants

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practically

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Forms

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practically (adv)

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Etymology

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From Middle English practicel, from practis, past participle of practisen, from Old French pratiquer, from Latin practicare, from praxi, pax 'heal' + facere 'do'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'practically' was first used in English during the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, 'practically' is used to describe a number that is very close to but not exactly equal to another number.

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Related Concepts

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1. pragmatism: A philosophical movement that emphasizes the practical implications of ideas, rather than their abstract or theoretical aspects.

2. realism: A perspective that emphasizes the practicality and reality of a situation, rather than idealized or abstract notions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'practically' is often used to describe situations where something is almost but not entirely the case. In art, it can represent the idea of an almost perfect reality. In music, it can convey the feeling of an almost finished composition. In history, it can refer to the implementation of theories or ideas in real-world situations.

How to Memorize "practically"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'practically' with the idea of 'almost' or 'nearly'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Practically Perfect' to help remember the definition.

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