A pragmatic way of dealing with something is based on practical considerations, rather than theoretical ones. A pragmatic person deals with things in a practical way. a pragmatic approach to the problems faced by Latin America. = realistic, practical + pragmatically prag·mati·cal·ly `I can't ever see us doing anything else,' states Brian pragmatically. dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way instead of strictly following a set of ideas dogmatic (pragmaticus , from , from pragma )
guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory; "a hardheaded appraisal of our position"; "a hard-nosed labor leader"; "completely practical in his approach to business"; "not ideology but pragmatic politics"