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Practical

/prˈæktəkəl/
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(adj) Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.

It's practical to have a laptop.
Your suggestion is of no practical use.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She preferred a ____ approach to problem-solving rather than spending too long on theory.

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