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Supports for language learning. Video of the Week: AAC Evaluations. AAC assessment is a complex process that takes the support of many stakeholders. Practically definition, in effect; virtually: It is practically useless to protest.

Choosing between practical ('sensible') and practicable ('possible') often depends on context. Choose your words: Luxury gifts are out this Christmas – with practical/practicable presents now topping most people's wish lists. A mischievous trick typically involving some physical action or object intended to make someone look or feel foolish. We hid a rubber snake in the fridge as a practical joke so that it would scare Mom or Dad when they went in for something to eat. See also: joke, practical for (all) practical purposes. Definition of practical (Entry 2 of 2): an examination requiring demonstration of some practical skill a zoology practical Other Words from practical Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More about practical Other Words from practical.

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practicalprac‧ti‧cal1 /ˈpræktɪkəl/S3W2 adjective1realREAL/NOT IMAGINARYrelating to real situations and events rather than ideas, emotions etctheoreticalCandidates should have training and practical experience in basic electronics.the practical problems of old ageThey provide financial and practical help for disabled students.a combination of theoretical and practical trainingThey haven’t thought about the practical consequences of the new regulations.In practical terms, this means spending more time with each student.2effectivePOSSIBLE practical plans, methods etc are likely to succeed or be effective in a situationOPP impracticalIt doesn’t sound like a very practical solution.a practical way of achieving greater efficiencyUnfortunately, there’s no practical alternative to driving.a practical guide to buying and selling a housePractical3clear thinkingSENSIBLE a practical person is good at dealing with problems and making decisionsbased on what is possible and what will really workOPP impracticalShe’s a very practical person.I was very shocked, but tried to be practical and think what to do.4suitableSUITABLEuseful or suitable for a particular purpose or situationOPP impracticalSkirts aren’t very practical in my kind of work.5using your handsGOOD AT good at repairing or making thingsI’m not very practical – I can’t even change a light bulb.

Practical Synonym

6for/to all practical purposes7practical certainty/disaster/sell-out etc

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COLLOCATIONSnounspractical experienceYou have to gain practical experience before you qualify as a solicitor.practical workArchaeology students are required to do a certain amount of practical work.practical problems/difficultiesThe local Social Services Department may be able to help with practical problems.practical help/support (also practical assistance formal)There will be trained people available to listen and to provide practical help.practical adviceThe booklets offer clear, practical advice on running your business.practical useKnowledge without understanding is of little practical use.practical considerationsThere are a number of practical considerations that must be taken into account when choosing a car.practical implicationsHe was well aware of the practical implications of his theory.phrasesin practical termsIn practical terms, the experiment is going to be difficult.