practicality
gb/pɹˌæktɪkˈæləti/ us/pɹˌæktɪkˈæləti/
B2
Inglese
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B2
property
1
being practical and sensible
the quality of choosing what works best in real life
Schema d'uso:
the practicality of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use practicality to mean only 'usefulness'; it more often implies sensible, workable choices.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
daily_life
|decision_making
|work
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- Practicality is important when you buy a car.
- I chose this bag for its practicality.
Sostantivo
C1
abstract
2
how feasible something is
how possible something is to do in real life
Schema d'uso:
assess/evaluate the practicality of [doing something]
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse practicality (feasibility) with profitability (making money); a plan can be practical but not profitable.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
business
|planning
|problem_solving
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- We discussed the practicality of the plan.
- Is it practical to finish this today?
Sostantivo
C1
abstract
3
focus on practical needs
thinking about real needs and results, not ideas only
Schema d'uso:
choose [something] for practicality; a clash between practicality and [something]
Errore comune:
This sense is about an approach or priority (practical needs), not just whether something is possible.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
idealism (Prioritizing ideals and principles over workable outcomes.)
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theorizing (Focusing on theory rather than concrete results.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
education
|decision_making
|work
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- Sometimes practicality is more important than dreams.
- We chose practicality over style.
Grammatica
Forma base
practicality
IPA
GB/pɹˌæktɪkˈæləti/
US/pɹˌæktɪkˈæləti/
Sillabe e accento
prac - tic - al - ity (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (al)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: practicality
- Plural: practicalities, practicality
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
a matter of practicality
1/ə mˈætɚ əv pɹˌæktɪkˈæləti/
fixed phrase
based on what works
it depends on what is possible and sensible
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- 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.