pragmatic
Meaning: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically, based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Pragmatic describes an approach that prioritises practical effectiveness over abstract principles or ideology. A pragmatic person focuses on what works rather than what is ideal. In philosophy, 'pragmatism' is a specific school of thought associated with William James and John Dewey. In politics, a 'pragmatic approach' means being flexible and result-oriented rather than rigidly ideological. Common collocations include 'pragmatic approach,' 'pragmatic solution,' 'pragmatic decision,' and 'politically pragmatic.'
Examples
- The government took a pragmatic approach, compromising on several key points to secure the deal. 政府采取了务实的做法,在几个关键点上做出妥协以确保达成协议。El gobierno adoptó un enfoque pragmático, cediendo en varios puntos clave para asegurar el acuerdo.政府は実用的なアプローチを取り、合意を確保するためにいくつかの重要な点で妥協しました。정부는 실용적인 접근 방식을 취하여 합의를 확보하기 위해 여러 핵심 사안에서 타협했습니다.
- She was pragmatic enough to recognise that perfection was impossible and settled for a workable solution. 她足够务实,认识到完美是不可能的,于是选择了一个可行的解决方案。Fue lo bastante pragmática como para reconocer que la perfección era imposible y optó por una solución viable.彼女は十分に現実的で、完璧は不可能であると認識し、実用的な解決策で折り合いをつけました。그녀는 충분히 현실적이어서 완벽이 불가능하다는 것을 인식하고 실행 가능한 해결책에 만족했습니다.
- A pragmatic assessment of the situation suggested that negotiation, rather than confrontation, was the best path forward. 对局势的务实评估表明,谈判而非对抗是最佳前进道路。Una evaluación pragmática de la situación sugería que la negociación, y no la confrontación, era el mejor camino a seguir.状況を実用的に評価した結果、対立ではなく交渉が最善の進路であることが示唆されました。상황에 대한 실용적 평가 결과, 대립보다는 협상이 최선의 진로임이 시사되었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek pragmatikos (relating to fact, practical), from pragma (deed, act), from prassein (to do, act). It entered English in the late 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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