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practically

/ˈpræk.tɪ.kli/
prac · ti · cal · ly
Adjective:practical
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practically Lexical Profile

practically Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

Virtually; almost; for all intents and purposes.

Example

"The stadium was practically empty by the time the final whistle blew."

2

In a practical, sensible, or realistic manner; through actual application rather than theory.

Example

"Speaking practically, we lack the budget to launch both initiatives simultaneously."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'practical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to Ancient Greek 'praktikos' (fit for action, businesslike), from 'prassein' (to do, act, or accomplish).

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