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Definition of practicality noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

practicality

noun
 
/ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/
 
/ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/
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  1. [uncountable] the quality of being suitable, or likely to be successful synonym feasibility
    • I have doubts about the practicality of their proposal.
    • Victorian engineers combined practicality with beauty.
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  2. [uncountable] the quality of being sensible and realistic
    • I was impressed by her practicality.
  3. practicalities
    [plural] the real facts and circumstances rather than ideas or theories
    • It sounds like a good idea; let's look at the practicalities and work out the costs.
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