practically
/ˈpɹæktɪk(ə)li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.
Adverb
Examples
Stalin was not technically or legally the head of state but was practically so.
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
Meaning · English
Almost completely; almost entirely.
Adverb
Examples
Near-synonyms: effectively, nearly, virtually
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 “practically” mean?
In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.
Is “practically” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.