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nonpractical

/ˌnɑːnˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/
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nonpractical Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not concerned with or intended for immediate utility, everyday application, or material results; theoretical, academic, or aesthetic in nature.

Example

"The liberal arts curriculum emphasizes nonpractical disciplines like philosophy and pure mathematics alongside vocational training."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'impractical' usually carries a negative connotation of being unwise, unrealistic, or poorly suited for actual use, 'nonpractical' is a neutral descriptive term meaning concerned with theory, aesthetics, or contemplation rather than direct utility.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonpractical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonpractical
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