Word meaning
pragmatic
adjective · prag-MAT-ik
What does pragmatic mean?
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically, based on practical rather than theoretical concerns.
Pragmatic in a sentence
“We took a pragmatic approach and fixed the biggest problem first.”
Synonyms for pragmatic
- practical
- realistic
- sensible
Where does pragmatic come from?
From Greek pragma, "deed, act."
How to remember pragmatic
- Say it out loud a few times: prag-MAT-ik.
- Write one sentence of your own using pragmatic, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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