English · Word Candidate

practical

/ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: practicals

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến hoặc dựa trên thực hành hoặc hành động thay vì lý thuyết hoặc giả thuyết

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Adjective

Examples

Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có khả năng hiệu quả và áp dụng được trong tình huống thực tế

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Adjective

Examples

Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phần của một kỳ thi hoặc loạt kỳ thi mà ứng viên phải chứng minh khả năng thực hành

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NounRegister: UK

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A prop that has some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đồ đạo cụ có một mức độ chức năng

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Noun

Examples

Practicals are used onstage as they would be used in real life. If the sound cue is to be from a radio or television, give qualities to the recording that will maintain the sense of the medium.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “practical” mean?

Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.

Is “practical” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.