Practical vs. Theoretical
Difference Between Practical and Theoretical
Practicaladjective
Of, relating to, governed by, or acquired through practice or action, rather than theory or speculation
gained practical experience of sailing as a deck hand.Theoreticaladjective
Of, relating to, or based on theory.
Practicaladjective
Manifested in or involving practice
practical applications of calculus.Theoreticaladjective
Restricted to theory; not practical or applied
theoretical physics.Practicaladjective
Capable of or suitable to being used or put into effect; useful
practical knowledge of Japanese. See Usage Note at practicable.Theoreticaladjective
Studying or working to develop theory.
Practicaladjective
Concerned with the production or operation of something useful
Woodworking is a practical art.Theoreticaladjective
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
Practicaladjective
Having or showing good judgment; sensible
If we're practical, we can do the job quickly.Theoreticaladjective
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations;
theoretical sciencePracticaladjective
Being actually so in almost every respect; virtual
The snowstorm was a practical disaster.Theoreticaladjective
concerned with theories rather than their practical applications;
theoretical physicsPracticalnoun
(British) A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability
Theoreticaladjective
based on specialized theory;
a theoretical analysisPracticaladjective
Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis
Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking.Practicaladjective
Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use
Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts.Practicaladjective
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical
All in all, Jack's a very practical chap.Practicaladjective
concerned with actual use or practice;
he is a very practical personthe idea had no practical applicationa practical knowledge of Japanesewoodworking is a practical artPracticaladjective
guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory;
a hardheaded appraisal of our positiona hard-nosed labor leadercompletely practical in his approach to businessnot ideology but pragmatic politicsPracticaladjective
being actually such in almost every respect;
a practical failurethe once elegant temple lay in virtual ruinPracticaladjective
having or put to a practical purpose or use;
practical mathematicspractical applications of calculus
