pragmatic
Intermediate/præɡˈmæt̬.ɪk/
- adjective
- Practical
pragmatic in a sentence
- “The politician argued that while increased security measures might not fit with the lofty ideals of the nation, they were a pragmatic necessity to ensure everyone's safety.”
- “His pragmatic view of public education comes from years of working in city schools.”
- “A pragmatic man, not given to grand, visionary schemes.”
What does “pragmatic” mean?
pragmatic (adjective) means practical. It is pronounced /præɡˈmæt̬.ɪk/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "pragmatic" mean?
- pragmatic (adjective) means: Practical
- How do you pronounce "pragmatic"?
- "pragmatic" is pronounced /præɡˈmæt̬.ɪk/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "pragmatic" in a sentence?
- Here is "pragmatic" used in a sentence: The politician argued that while increased security measures might not fit with the lofty ideals of the nation, they were a pragmatic necessity to ensure everyone's safety.
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