practically
Etymology

From practical + -ly.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈpɹæktɪk(ə)li/
Adverb

practically

  1. In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.
    Synonyms: de facto, effectively
    Coordinate term: de jure
    Stalin was not technically or legally the head of state but was practically so.
  2. Almost completely; almost entirely.
    Near-synonyms: effectively, nearly, virtually
    He was practically uneducated, barely able to read and write a simple sentence.
  3. With respect to practices or a practice.
    He wasn't very good with words or numbers; he was more of a practically minded person
    He was practically educated and lacked theoretical depth.
  4. In a way that is practical: feasibly; unchallengingly.
    Synonyms: practicably
    Coordinate term: easily
    practically achievable
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