practic

[ prak-tik ]
/ ˈpræk tɪk /

adjective

practical.

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Origin of practic

1375–1425; late Middle English practik < Latin prācticus < Greek prāktikós, equivalent to prāk- (verbid stem of prā́ssein to do; see pragmatic, praxis) + -tikos -tic

Words nearby practic

pr enzyme, pr., pr0n, pra, pracharak, practic, practicable, practical, practical art, practical effect, practical imperative
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