practicality
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/ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/
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/ˌpræktɪˈkælɪti/
useful application
Etymology
'practicality' originates from the word 'practical,' which comes from the Latin word 'practicus,' meaning 'fit for action.'
'practicus' transformed into the Old French word 'practique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'practicality' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'fit for action,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being practical.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being practical; the aspects of a situation that involve the actual doing or experience of something rather than theories or ideas.
The practicality of the new design was questioned.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45