How do you pronounce pragmatic?

pragmatic is pronounced as /præɡˈmætɪk/.

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pragmatic

🛠️pragmatic

adjective

/præɡˈmætɪk/

practitioner pragmatism

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Meaning

Dealing with problems in a practical and sensible way rather than depending on theories or ideals.

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.

Example Sentences

She took a pragmatic approach to solving the business challenge.

He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.

A pragmatic approach helps in decision-making.

Example Expressions

pragmatic approach

Synonyms

practical, realistic, sensible, rational, logical

Entry 1

practical, realistic, sensible, rational, logical

Entry 2

practical, realistic, logical

Entry 3

sensible, logical

Antonyms

idealistic, impractical, theoretical

Entry 1

idealistic, impractical, theoretical

Entry 2

theoretical, idealistic, impractical

Entry 3

idealistic, impractical

Collocations

pragmatic solution, pragmatic approach, pragmatic decision, pragmatic attitude

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