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pragmatic adjective

/prægˈmæt.ɪk/US pronunciation symbol/-ˈmæt ̬-/ adj mainly approving
solving problems in a realistic way which suits the present conditions rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas or rules
In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one.

(Definition of pragmatic adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

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