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practical

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/ˈpræktɪkəl/ · pract-i-cal

Concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.

کسی چیز کے حقیقی استعمال یا عملی پہلو سے متعلق، نہ کہ نظریہ اور خیالات سے۔

عملی

amli

Formal: کارآمد

Synonyms

functionalutilitarianpragmaticفعالکارآمدعملیاتی

Antonyms

theoreticalimpracticalunfeasibleنظریاتیبے وقعتنا ممکن

Common Collocations

  • practical application
  • practical solution
  • practical experience

Example Sentences

She completed a practical course on photography.

اس نے فوٹو گرافی میں عملی کورس مکمل کیا۔

Us ne photo graphy mein amli course mukammal kiya.

His practical skills are highly valued in this job.

اس کی عملی مہارت کو اس کام میں بہت زیادہ قدردانی کی جاتی ہے۔

Us ki amli maharaat ko is kaam mein bohat zyada qadrani ki jati hai.

We need a practical approach to solve this problem.

ہمیں اس مسئلے کو حل کرنے کے لیے ایک عملی نقطہ نظر کی ضرورت ہے۔

Hamein is maslay ko hal karne ke liye aik amli nuqta nazar ki zaroorat hai.

Easily Confused With

practiced:Practical refers to hands-on usage, while practiced refers to skilled ability obtained through training.

Word Family

practice
nounعمل
practitioner
nounماہر
practicable
adjectiveعملی طور پر ممکن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'practical' as 'actionable', which reminds you of hands-on experience.

Imagine someone fixing a car – that's practical work!

✍️ Urdu Poetry

اصل میں عمل سے حاصل ہیں ثمرات، نظریوں کی تو ہوتی ہے فقط بات۔

Asal mein amal se hasil hain samraat, Nazriyoun ki to hoti hai faqat baat.

In reality, fruits are obtained through actions, Theories only hold discussions.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عمل سے ہی سچائی کھلتی ہے۔

Amal se hi sachai khulti hai.

Truth unfolds only through action.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "practicus" — deed, act

First known use: 15th century

The word 'practical' entered the English language in the Middle Ages, deriving from the Latin 'practicus', meaning relating to action or practice.