pragmatically

Meanings

• adjective

  relating to the practical aspects of a situation, rather than theoretical or abstract considerations

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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 pragma, 'business, affair', and -logia, 'study of'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pragmatism' was popularized in philosophy by American philosopher William James.

2. Pragmatism is not a single, unified philosophical theory, but rather a family of related theories and approaches that share certain common features.

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1. practicality: The quality or state of being practical; dealing with things that are actual or real, rather than theoretical or abstract.

2. utilitarianism: A philosophical theory that holds that the greatest good for the greatest number should be the guiding principle of conduct.

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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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Pragmatically is often used in philosophy and psychology to describe an approach to problem-solving that emphasizes practicality and efficiency over theoretical purity. It has been associated with the works of philosophers such as Aristotle and John Dewey.

How to Memorize "pragmatically"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a practical situation, such as fixing a leaking faucet or cooking a meal. Visualize yourself approaching the problem with a pragmatic mindset, focusing on the practical steps needed to solve the issue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pragmatic' with the image of a toolbox. Just as a toolbox contains practical tools for solving problems, the word 'pragmatic' describes an approach that is focused on practical solutions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym using the letters in 'pragmatic': 'Practical Reasoning And Goal-Oriented Methods Are Critical To Success'

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