Associations to the word «Pragmatic»

PRAGMATIC, adjective. Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.

PRAGMATIC, adjective. Philosophical; dealing with causes, reasons, and effects, rather than with details and circumstances; said of literature.

PRAGMATIC SANCTION, noun. A sovereign's solemn decree on a matter of primary importance, having the force of law.

PRAGMATIC, noun. An imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land.

PRAGMATIC, adjective. Concerned with practical matters; "a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem"; "a matter-of-fact account of the trip".

PRAGMATIC, adjective. Of or concerning the theory of pragmatism.

PRAGMATIC, adjective. Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory; "a hardheaded appraisal of our position"; "a hard-nosed labor leader"; "completely practical in his approach to business"; "not ideology but pragmatic politics".