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practical

adjective (SUITABLE)
 
 
/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/

Definition

C1 suitable for the situation in which something is used: I tend to wear clothes that are practical rather than fashionable. Heavy boots aren't very practical for running. → Opposite impracticalSuitable and acceptableQuite good, or not very good
(Definition of practical adjective (SUITABLE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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