practicality
gb/pɹˌæktɪkˈæləti/ us/pɹˌæktɪkˈæləti/
B2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B2
property
1
being practical and sensible
the quality of choosing what works best in real life
Vzorec užití:
the practicality of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use practicality to mean only 'usefulness'; it more often implies sensible, workable choices.
Synonyma
pragmatism (Often suggests a broader attitude or approach, not just a quality of a plan or object.)
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sense (More general; practicality specifically focuses on what works in real conditions.)
Antonyma
impracticality (The quality of not being workable or sensible in real situations.)
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idealism (Focus on ideals rather than what is workable or realistic.)
Kolokace
consider practicality
|value practicality
|emphasize practicality
|prioritize practicality
|balance practicality and style
|a sense of practicality
|the need for practicality
|practicality matters
|practicality wins out
|practicality over perfection
Témata
daily_life
|decision_making
|work
Příklady
- She liked the design, but she questioned its practicality for everyday use.
- In a small apartment, practicality is more important than having lots of decorative furniture.
- The team admired his creativity, but they also needed his practicality.
Učební příklady
- Practicality is important when you buy a car.
- I chose this bag for its practicality.
Podstatné jméno
C1
abstract
2
how feasible something is
how possible something is to do in real life
Vzorec užití:
assess/evaluate the practicality of [doing something]
Častá chyba:
Don’t confuse practicality (feasibility) with profitability (making money); a plan can be practical but not profitable.
Synonyma
viability (Often implies long-term ability to succeed, not just immediate workability.)
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workability (More direct and informal; emphasizes whether it will function in practice.)
Antonyma
infeasibility (The state of not being possible to do in real conditions.)
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unworkability (Emphasizes that a plan will not work in practice.)
Kolokace
assess the practicality
|evaluate the practicality
|question the practicality
|test the practicality
|the practicality of the proposal
|the practicality of the idea
|the practicality of implementing
|practicality concerns
|practicality issues
|from a practicality standpoint
Témata
business
|planning
|problem_solving
Příklady
- They agreed on the goal but debated the practicality of moving the deadline forward by two weeks.
- The report highlights the practicality of using solar panels in colder climates.
- We need to look at the practicality of supporting customers across multiple time zones.
Učební příklady
- We discussed the practicality of the plan.
- Is it practical to finish this today?
Podstatné jméno
C1
abstract
3
focus on practical needs
thinking about real needs and results, not ideas only
Vzorec užití:
choose [something] for practicality; a clash between practicality and [something]
Častá chyba:
This sense is about an approach or priority (practical needs), not just whether something is possible.
Synonyma
pragmatism (Often used for a general outlook; practicality can sound more everyday and less philosophical.)
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down-to-earthness (More informal; describes a person’s attitude more than a decision-making principle.)
Antonyma
idealism (Prioritizing ideals and principles over workable outcomes.)
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theorizing (Focusing on theory rather than concrete results.)
Kolokace
practicality over theory
|a matter of practicality
|out of practicality
|for reasons of practicality
|the demands of practicality
|practicality versus principle
|practicality versus idealism
|choose practicality
|driven by practicality
|the voice of practicality
Témata
education
|decision_making
|work
Příklady
- He loved the idea of traveling for a year, but practicality kept pulling him back to his job.
- The policy is ambitious, but it ignores the realities of practicality in local schools.
- Their relationship works because they balance romance with practicality.
Učební příklady
- Sometimes practicality is more important than dreams.
- We chose practicality over style.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
practicality
IPA
GB/pɹˌæktɪkˈæləti/
US/pɹˌæktɪkˈæləti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
prac - tic - al - ity (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (al)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: practicality
- Plural: practicalities, practicality
Příbuzná slova
Forms
practicalities
noun
Core family
practical
adjective A2
practically
adverb B1
Related words
practice
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
practicable
adjective C1
practicability
noun
Výrazy
a matter of practicality
1/ə mˈætɚ əv pɹˌæktɪkˈæləti/
fixed phrase
based on what works
it depends on what is possible and sensible
Příklady
- We moved closer to the office as a matter of practicality, not because we preferred the area.
- Choosing public transport was a matter of practicality after the car broke down.
- It’s a matter of practicality: we simply don’t have enough staff to run two locations.
for all practical purposes
1/fɚ ˈɔl pɹˈæktɪkəl pˈɚpəsɪz/
idiom
Effectively or almost completely true
Almost completely true or the same as something else in most situations.
Příklady
- For all practical purposes, the project is finished.
- The two systems are, for all practical purposes, identical.
for all practical purposes
1/fɚ ˈɔl pɹˈæktɪkəl pˈɚpəsɪz/
idiom
effectively; almost completely
almost the same as; effectively
Příklady
- For all practical purposes, the two phones are identical.
- Once the files are encrypted, they are for all practical purposes unreadable.
- The road is open, but for all practical purposes you can’t drive on it because of the flooding.
in practical terms
1/ˈɪn pɹˈæktɪkəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
considering real-life effects
in real life; in a way that is useful and clear
Příklady
- In practical terms, this means you’ll need to submit the form by Friday.
- The change sounds small, but in practical terms it could save us hours each week.
- In practical terms, the new rule will make it harder to rent an apartment.