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Practical vs Theoretically - What's the difference?

practical | theoretically |

As a noun practical

is (british) a part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability.

As an adjective practical

is based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.

As an adverb theoretically is

in theory; on paper.

practical

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (British) A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

    • 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

    Antonyms

    * (based on practice or action) theoretical * (being likely to effective and applicable to a real situation) impractical * (of a person) impractical

    Derived terms

    * practicality * practically

    Related terms

    * practicable * practice * practise * practitioner

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    theoretically

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • in theory; on paper
    • I haven't tested it, but theoretically it ought to fly.
  • in a theoretical manner
    • I solved the problem theoretically rather than practically.

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