Practicality Meaning
/prˌæktɪˈkæləti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being practical or feasible.
nounThe practical aspect of something.
Sentence Examples
The practicality of the device makes it a great choice for travel.
I chose the car for its practicality rather than its speed.
She chose the shoes for comfort and sheer practicality.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the new design was questioned because it had too many complex parts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the solution was questioned by those who felt it ignored real-world constraints.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English practical Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English practicality From practical + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"They might acknowledge that such practicalities are necessary to sustain life itself, but they would immediately add that culture gives life a value beyond the scope of the merely practical."
— 2012, Carl Freedman, The Age of Nixon: A Study in Cultural Power:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the new design was questioned because it had too many complex parts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the solution was questioned by those who felt it ignored real-world constraints.