practically

UK /ˈpɹæktɪk(ə)li/ US /ˈpɹæktɪk(ə)li/
adv 4

Definitions

adv

1

In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.

Stalin was not technically or legally the head of state but was practically so.

It is true that the Articles of the [Argentine] Constitution promise fair conditions under which to live; but, unfortunately, the self-same Constitution, in the hands of unscrupulous administrators, becomes so elastic as to be practically a dead letter.

2

Almost completely; almost entirely.

Near-synonyms: effectively, nearly, virtually

He was practically uneducated, barely able to read and write a simple sentence.

3

With respect to practices or a practice.

He wasn't very good with words or numbers; he was more of a practically minded person

He was practically educated and lacked theoretical depth.

4

In a way that is practical: feasibly; unchallengingly.

practically achievable

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