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pragmatic

The correct spelling is pragmatic.

How to pronounce pragmatic

/pɹæɡˈmætɪk/
noun

IPA: /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/

Say it like: Pra-gma-tic

The correct spelling is pragmatic. A man of business. For example: "The sturdy furniture in the student lounge was pragmatic, but unattractive."

Usage Examples

The sturdy furniture in the student lounge was pragmatic, but unattractive.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A man of business.
  2. 2.A busybody.
  3. 3.A public decree.

adjective

  1. 1.Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.
  2. 2.Philosophical; dealing with causes, reasons, and effects, rather than with details and circumstances; said of literature.
  3. 3.Interfering in the affairs of others; officious; meddlesome.

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