Adjective

(en adjective)

Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis

Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking.

Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use

Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts.

Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical

All in all, Jack's a very practical chap

Adjective

(en adjective)

Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine.

medical''' doctor]]; [[medical student, '''medical student

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Intended to have a therapeutic effect; medicinal.

medical''' marijuana; '''medical''' cannabis; '''medical treatment

Requiring medical treatment.

A costly medical condition can bankrupt you if it doesn't kill you first.

Pertaining to the state of one's health.

medical''' examinaton; '''medical''' exemption; '''medical''' history]]; [[medical record, '''medical''' record''; ' medical diagnosis

Pertaining to or requiring treatment by other than surgical means.

medical ward