pragmatic sanction, pragmatic(adj)

an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land

matter-of-fact, pragmatic, pragmatical(adj)

concerned with practical matters

"a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem"; "a matter-of-fact account of the trip"

pragmatic, pragmatical(adj)

of or concerning the theory of pragmatism

hardheaded, hard-nosed, practical, pragmatic(adj)

guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

"a hardheaded appraisal of our position"; "a hard-nosed labor leader"; "completely practical in his approach to business"; "not ideology but pragmatic politics"

pragmatic(Adjective)

Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory

The sturdy furniture in the student lounge was pragmatic, but unattractive.

Pragmatic(adj)

alt. of Pragmatical

Pragmatic(noun)

one skilled in affairs

Pragmatic(noun)

a solemn public ordinance or decree