Relating or pertaining to action, practice, or use: opposed to theoretical, speculative, or ideal.Educated by practice or experience: as, a practical gardener.Derived from experience: as, practical skill; practical knowledge.Used, or such as may advantageously be used, in practice; capable of being used or turned to account; contributing to one's material advantage; possessing utility.Exemplified in practice.Spent in practice; devoted to action or material pursuits.In effect and result; to all intents and purposes; equivalent to (something) in force or influence; virtual: as, a victory may be a practical defeat.