practic

[ prak-tik ]

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adjective

practical.

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Word History and Origins

1375–1425; late Middle English practik < Latin prācticus < Greek prāktikós, equivalent to prāk- (verbid stem of prā́ssein to do; pragmatic, praxis ) + -tikos -tic

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Example Sentences

Here y'are, practic'ly on the equator in the middle of the summer, and it's colder than hell.

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Whether the Transfusion may be practic'd upon pregnant Bitches, at least at certain times of their gravidation?

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The actNotes and practic part of life is thus made the mistress of our theorique.

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