Synonyms for Practical (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (being actually such in almost every respect):
virtual
WordNet sense 2 (guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory):
hard-nosed, hardheaded
WordNet sense 3 (adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something):
working
WordNet sense 4 (concerned with practical matters):
matter-of-fact, pragmatic, pragmatical
WordNet sense 5 (designed for or adapted to a function or use):
functional
WordNet sense 6 (put into practice or put to use):
applied
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