adjective
pragmatic
prag-MAT-ik/præɡˈmætɪk/
Focused on what works in real situations.
The repairer's pragmatic solution is a simple patch that stops the roof leak.
Etymology
Greek pragma meant a deed or thing done, grounding the word in action and affairs. The associated sense “businesslike” connects this origin with the modern emphasis on practical results rather than theory.
In context
we have been taking a pragmatic approach and just trying to crack on and deal with issues as they have come up
More examples
- We take a pragmatic approach and fix the biggest problems first.
- Her decision to rent rather than buy is purely pragmatic.
- He's pragmatic enough to change plans when something isn't working.
Forms
pragmatic
pragmatically adverb — In a practical way focused on results.