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pragmatism

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/ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/ · prag-ma-tism

A philosophical approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

Meanings

nounformal

A philosophical approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

ایک فلسفیانہ نقطہ نظر جو نظریات یا عقائد کا تجزیہ ان کے عملی اطلاق کی کامیابی کے لحاظ سے کرتا ہے۔

عملیت پسندی

amalit pasandi

Synonyms

practicalityrealismutilitarianismعملیتحقیقت پسندیاستعمالیت

Antonyms

idealismtheoryutopianismخیال پسندینظریہفانتاسی

Common Collocations

  • pragmatism in business
  • pragmatism in education
  • political pragmatism

Example Sentences

Pragmatism emphasizes the importance of practical results over abstract principles.

عملیت پسندی عملی نتائج کی اہمیت کو تجریدی اصولوں پر فوقیت دیتی ہے۔

Amalit pasandi amli natayej ki ahmiyat ko tajreedi usoolon par fawqiyat deti hai.

In his philosophy, he adopted a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

اپنی فلسفے میں، اس نے مسائل کے حل کے لیے عملی نقطہ نظر اپنایا۔

Apni falsafay mein, us ne masail ke hal ke liye amli nuqta nazar apnaya.

The company's success can be attributed to its pragmatism and flexibility in the market.

کمپنی کی کامیابی کی وجہ اس کی عملیت پسندی اور مارکیٹ میں لچک ہے۔

Company ki kamiyabi ki wajah is ki amalit pasandi aur market mein lachak hai.

Easily Confused With

pragmatics:Pragmatics deals with the use of language in social contexts, while pragmatism is a philosophical approach focused on practical application.

Word Family

pragmatic
adjectiveعملی
pragmatist
nounعملیت پسند

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'pragmatic' as practical decision-making.

Visualize a person using a toolbox to solve everyday problems.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پانی میں رہ کر مگر مچھ سے بیر نہیں

Pani mein reh kar magar machh se bair nahin

Living in water but not getting into conflict with the crocodile.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "pragmatikos" — pertaining to deeds or action

First known use: 1898

The term 'pragmatism' was coined in the late 19th century by philosophers in the United States, reflecting a worldview focused on practical consequences and real effects.