PRAGMATIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PRAGMATIC?

Need another word that means the same as “pragmatic”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “pragmatic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Pragmatic” are: pragmatical, hard-nosed, hardheaded, practical, empirical, hands-on, real, actual, active, applied, experiential, experimental, in the field, pragmatic sanction

Pragmatic as a Noun

Definitions of "Pragmatic" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “pragmatic” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land.

Synonyms of "Pragmatic" as a noun (1 Word)

pragmatic sanction

An imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land.

Pragmatic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Pragmatic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “pragmatic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Relating to pragmatics.
• Of or concerning the theory of pragmatism.
• Relating to philosophical or political pragmatism.
• Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory.
• Concerned with practical matters.
• Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Synonyms of "Pragmatic" as an adjective (13 Words)

active	(of a disease) in which the symptoms are manifest; not in remission or latent. A director who takes an active interest in corporate operations.
actual	Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something- G.K.Chesterton. We saw the actual wedding on television.
applied	Concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles. Technical problems in medicine engineering economics and other applied disciplines.
empirical	Relying on medical quackery. An empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known.
experiential	Involving or based on experience and observation. The experiential learning associated with employment.
experimental	Relating to or based on experiment. An experimental drug.
hands-on	Involving active participation.
hard-nosed	Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory.
hardheaded	Unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack. A hardheaded appraisal of our position.
in the field	Currently fashionable.
practical	Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory. Neither of these strategies are practical for smaller businesses.
pragmatical	Of, relating to, or dealing with practice, practicalities, or fact, as opposed to theory, speculation, or ideals; practical, realistic.
real	Coinciding with reality F A Olafson. Life is real Life is earnest.

Usage Examples of "Pragmatic" as an adjective

• Not ideology but pragmatic politics.
• A pragmatic approach to politics.
• A matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem.

Associations of "Pragmatic" (30 Words)

actual	Taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated. Her actual motive.
actuality	Existing conditions or facts. The building looked as impressive in actuality as it did in magazines.
actually	Used when expressing a contradictory or unexpected opinion or correcting someone. He actually expected me to be pleased about it.
applied	Concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles. Technical problems in medicine engineering economics and other applied disciplines.
authentic	Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief. An authentic depiction of the situation.
availability	The quality of being able to be used or obtained. If you call yourself Miss you re advertising your availability to any man who takes a fancy.
available	Not currently involved in a sexual or romantic relationship. The list of available candidates is unusually long.
conceivably	It is conceivable or imaginable that. It may conceivably cause liver disease.
convenient	Large and roomy convenient is archaic in this sense. The new car park will make shopping much more convenient.
cyberspace	A computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange. I stayed in cyberspace for just a few minutes.
down-to-earth	Hide in the earth like a hunted animal.
facilitation	Phenomenon that occurs when two or more neural impulses that alone are not enough to trigger a response in a neuron combine to trigger an action potential. The response is dependent on the frequency of stimulation and on neuromuscular facilitation.
feasible	Likely; probable. It is not feasible to put most finds from excavations on public display.
functional	Designed for or capable of a particular function or use. A functional set of brakes.
illiteracy	Ignorance resulting from not reading. His economic illiteracy.
likelihood	The state or fact of something’s being likely; probability. Young people who can see no likelihood of finding employment.
positivistic	Of or relating to positivism.
practical	Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory. He is a very practical person.
pragmatist	A person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions. Hardheaded pragmatists firmly rooted in the real world.
real	Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. It s time he had a real job.
realistic	Representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life. The actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans.
reality	Relating to reality TV. We want to make the dream a reality.
realized	Successfully completed or brought to an end. The joy of a realized ambition overcame him.
serviceable	Ready for service or able to give long service. Sturdy serviceable laced up shoes.
sooth	Truth or reality. In sooth.
substantive	Having a separate and independent existence. Substantive law.
useful	Having a useful function. A useful pace bowler.
usefulness	The quality or fact of being useful. Faults that affect the book s usefulness.
utilitarian	Relating to or adhering to the doctrine of utilitarianism. A utilitarian theorist.
virtual	Being actually such in almost every respect. A virtual library.