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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

practicability

IPA: /ˌpræktɪˈkæbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˌpræktɪˈkæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be done or achieved; how feasible something is.

Example: The practicability of the new plan was discussed in the meeting.

practicableness

IPA: /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈpræktɪkəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be done or put into practice; feasibility.

Example: The practicableness of the plan was questioned by many experts.

practicum

IPA: /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəm/

KK: /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəm/

noun

Definition: A course that allows students to apply what they have learned in a practical setting, often under supervision, especially in fields like education or healthcare.

Example: During my practicum, I gained valuable experience working with students in a classroom.

praedial

IPA: //ˈpriːdiəl//

KK: /ˈprē-dē-əl/

adjective

Definition: Related to land or property, especially in terms of ownership or rights associated with it.

Example: The praedial rights of the farmers were protected by law.

praetorial

IPA: //prɪˈtɔːriəl//

KK: /prɪˈtɔrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a Roman official known as a praetor, who was responsible for administering justice and overseeing legal matters.

Example: The praetorial class held significant power in ancient Rome, influencing both law and politics.

pragmatic

IPA: /præɡˈmætɪk/

KK: /præɡˈmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Example: She took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem, focusing on what would work best in practice.

noun

Definition: A rule or decision that is practical and based on real situations rather than theories or ideas.

Example: The government issued a pragmatic sanction to address the urgent needs of the community.

pragmatical

IPA: /præɡˈmætɪkəl/

KK: /præɡˈmætɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to practical matters or dealing with things sensibly and realistically rather than theoretically.

Example: Her pragmatic approach to problem-solving helped the team find effective solutions quickly.

pragmatics

IPA: /præɡˈmætɪks/

KK: /præɡˈmætɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of how language is used in social situations and how it affects communication between people.

Example: Understanding pragmatics helps us interpret the meaning behind what people say in different contexts.

pragmatism

IPA: /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of thinking that focuses on practical solutions and real-world results rather than theories or ideals.

Example: Her pragmatism helped the team find effective solutions to their problems.

pragmatist

IPA: /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

KK: /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who focuses on practical results and solutions rather than abstract ideas or theories.

Example: As a pragmatist, she always looks for the most effective way to solve problems.

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