Pragmatism - English meaning

Pragmatism – definitions in English dictionary

noun
A pragmatic attitude or policy.
Usage examples:
Ideology had been tempered with pragmatism
noun
An approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.
Usage examples:
The alternative to pragmatism is epistemological realism.

noun
An approach to problems and situations that is based on practical solutions

Pragmatism translation into English

Pragmatism: translate from English into Chinese

实用主义, 写实派

Pragmatism: translate from English into Dutch

Pragmatisme, Zakelijkheid, Praktische zin, Bemoeizucht, Pedanterie

Pragmatism: translate from English into French

Pragmatisme

Pragmatism: translate from English into German

Pragmatismus, Sachlichkeit

Pragmatism: translate from English into Hindi

व्यवहारवाद, उपयोगितावाद, दंभ, परेशानी, हस्तक्षेप, यथातथ्‍यवाद, दम्भ, दर्प

Pragmatism: translate from English into Italian

Pragmatismo, Pragmatica

Pragmatism: translate from English into Korean

프래그머티즘, 참견

Pragmatism: translate from English into Russian

Прагматизм, Практицизм, Практичность, Назойливость, Догматизм

Pragmatism: translate from English into Spanish

Pragmatismo

Word origin

mid 19th century: from Greek pragma, pragmat- ‘deed’ (see pragmatic) + -ism.

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Pragmatism – similar words

pragmatical

adjective
Conceited, self-important, pompous; opinionated; dogmatic, unbending.

adjective
Of, relating to, or dealing with practice, practicalities, or fact, as opposed to theory, speculation, or ideals; practical, realistic.

adjective
Matter-of-fact, down-to-earth; banal.

Pragmatical - all meanings in English

pragmatic

præɡˈmæt.ɪk

adjective
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Usage examples:
A pragmatic approach to business ethics

adjective
Based on practical judgments rather than principles
Usage examples:
He made a pragmatic decision to settle the lawsuit because in the end it would cost more to try it …

adjective
Solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas, or rules
Usage examples:
In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one.

Pragmatic - all meanings in English

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