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impractical
adjective im·prac·ti·cal \(ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-kəl\
: not easy to do or use : not suitable for the situation
of a person : not sensible : not able to deal with practical matters effectively
Full Definition of IMPRACTICAL
: not practical: as a : not wise to put into or keep in practice or effect b : incapable of dealing sensibly or prudently with practical matters c : impracticable d : idealistic
— im·prac·ti·cal·i·ty \-ˌprak-ti-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun
— im·prac·ti·cal·ly \-ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of IMPRACTICAL
1865
Related to IMPRACTICAL
- Synonyms
- impracticable, inoperable, nonpractical, unserviceable, unusable, unworkable, useless
- Antonyms
- applicable, feasible, functional, operable, operational, practicable, practical, serviceable, ultrapractical, usable (also useable), useful, utilizable, workable
Rhymes with IMPRACTICAL
IMPRACTICAL Defined for Kids
impractical
adjective im·prac·ti·cal \im-ˈprak-ti-kəl\
Definition of IMPRACTICAL for Kids
1
: not suitable for a situation : not practical <Small cars are impractical for large families.>
2
: not capable of dealing sensibly with matters that require action <an impractical dreamer>
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