practically.
In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.
Meaning & usage
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.
Almost completely; almost entirely.
He was practically uneducated, barely able to read and write a simple sentence.
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.
In a way that is practical: feasibly; unchallengingly.
practically achievable
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English practical Middle English -ly English -ly English practically From practical + -ly.
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