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pragmatic in Malay

pragmatik

/pɹæɡˈmætɪk/

pragmatic in Malay: pragmatik, pragmatis. In English, pragmatic means practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.

Malay words for pragmatic

practical
pragmatik, pragmatis

English meaning of pragmatic

  1. adjective Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.
  2. adjective Philosophical; dealing with causes, reasons, and effects, rather than with details and circumstances; said of literature.
  3. adjective Relating to the field of pragmatics.
  4. adjective Interfering in the affairs of others; officious; meddlesome.

Full definition of pragmatic

pragmatic in a sentence

  • The sturdy furniture in the student lounge was pragmatic, but unattractive.

Synonyms of pragmatic

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Questions about pragmatic in Malay

What is the meaning of pragmatic in Malay?
Pragmatic in Malay is pragmatik, pragmatis.
Apakah maksud pragmatic dalam bahasa Melayu?
Pragmatic: pragmatik, pragmatis.
What does pragmatic mean in English?
Pragmatic means practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.

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