one of Kant's three main standpoints, relating primarily to action --i e , to what we desire to do as opposed to what we know or feel Practical reason is a synonym for will; and these two terms are concerned with questions of morality Finding the sources of such action is the task of the second Critique (Cf theoretical and judicial )
Evincing practice or skill; capable of applying knowledge to some useful end; as, a practical man; a practical mind
A practical is an examination or a lesson in which you make things or do experiments rather than simply writing answers to questions. a lesson or examination in science, cooking etc in which you have to do or make something yourself rather than write or read about it. adj. Practical Extraction and Reporting Language. Practical Learning School practical reason
useful, based on past performance, as in: She is interested in the practical applications of your idea
being actually such in almost every respect; "a practical failure"; "the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin"
Capable of being turned to use or account; useful, in distinction from ideal or theoretical; as, practical chemistry
Any object which must do onstage the same job that it would do in real life e g lamp post or telephone
approval You describe people as practical when they make sensible decisions and deal effectively with problems. You were always so practical, Maria He lacked any of the practical common sense essential in management. = down-to-earth impractical
Practical ideas and methods are likely to be effective or successful in a real situation. Although the causes of cancer are being uncovered, we do not yet have any practical way to prevent it
A visible light fixture, such as a table lamp Typically, it is included with the lighting control system
pertaining to or governed by actual use & experience or action, as contrasted with ideals & speculations