Synonyms: pragmatic, pragmatic sanction
Definition: an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land
Similar words: imperial decree
Definition: a decree issued by a sovereign ruler
Synonyms: pragmatic, pragmatical, matter-of-fact
Definition: concerned with practical matters
Usage: a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem; a matter-of-fact account of the trip
Similar words: practical
Definition: concerned with actual use or practice
Usage: he is a very practical person; the idea had no practical application; a practical knowledge of Japanese; woodworking is a practical art
Synonyms: practical, pragmatic, hard-nosed, hardheaded
Definition: guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
Usage: a hardheaded appraisal of our position; a hard-nosed labor leader; completely practical in his approach to business; not ideology but pragmatic politics
Similar words: realistic
Definition: aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
Usage: a realistic description; a realistic view of the possibilities; a realistic appraisal of our chances; the actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans