Pragmatic — synonyms, definition

1. pragmatic (a)

applicable applied balanced discreet discriminating effective efficient essential implicit implied in effect in the field intelligent judicious knowing logical operative orderly practicable practical • • •

2. pragmatic (Adjective)

hard-nosed hardheaded matter-of-fact pragmatical

pragmatic (Adjective) — Concerned with practical matters. ex. "a pragmatic approach to the problem"

pragmatic (Adjective) — Of or concerning the theory of pragmatism.

pragmatic (Adjective) — Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory. ex. "not ideology but pragmatic politics"

3. pragmatic (Noun)

pragmatic sanction

pragmatic (Noun) — An imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land.

imperial decree