pragmatical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or concerned with the practical aspects of something, rather than with theory and abstract ideas.

  - "Pragmatical solutions are often preferred in business."
  - "He is a pragmatical person who focuses on getting things done."

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Variants

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pragmatic , pragmatical , pragmatically , pragmatics

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'pragmatikos', meaning 'practical' or 'doing', derived from 'pragma' meaning 'deed' or 'business'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pragmatical' is often used interchangeably with the term 'practical'.

2. Pragmatism was founded in the late 19th century by American philosophers such as Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, and John Dewey.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pragmatism: A philosophical tradition that emphasizes the practical implications of ideas and the importance of experience and action.

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Quotes

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1. … and her mysticism never failed to exasperate her "pragmatic", mountain-climbing daughter.

   - Salman Rushdie,{it}The Satanic Verses{/it},1989

2. In their universe, romance is totally detached from {wi}pragmatic{/wi} concerns and societal pressures …

   - Lev Grossman,{it}Time{/it},24 Jan. 2005

3. … "pragmatic" enough to have held on to their day jobs for years after they were putting out records.

   - Chris Mundy,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},16 Sept. 1993

4. … their "pragmatic" successors like Benjamin Franklin were concerned with lightning's … power but not its thrilling scenic value.

   - John Updike,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},15 Aug. 2002

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Culture

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The term 'pragmatical' has been used extensively in philosophy, particularly in the field of Pragmatism. Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition that emphasizes the practical implications of ideas and the importance of experience and action.

How to Memorize "pragmatical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a practical person, focused on getting things done.
   - Visualize a business transaction or a problem-solving scenario.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pragmatical' with practical solutions, business, and problem-solving.
   - Think of a person who is focused on achieving results.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P-R-A-G-M-A-T-I-C-A-L to remember the meaning: Practical, Result-oriented, Achieving, Goal-focused, Methodical, Action-oriented, Logical, Implementing, Concrete, and Applicable.

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