practical

noun1 of 2

relating to what is sensible, real, or useful rather than with ideas or theories

• “It's essential to take practical steps to address our problems.”Tatoeba
• “I need to deal with the practical side of life.”Tatoeba

Sentences from Tatoeba show real usage. A word can have several meanings, so a sentence may use another one.

adjective2 of 2

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