of or concerning the theory of pragmatism
[ Syn: pragmatical ]
pragmatic (adj.)
an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land
[ Syn: pragmatic sanction ]
pragmatic (n.)
concerned with practical matters; a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem; a matter-of-fact account of the trip
[ Syn: matter-of-fact , pragmatical ]
guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory; a hardheaded appraisal of our position; a hard-nosed labor leader; completely practical in his approach to business; not ideology but pragmatic politics
[ Syn: hardheaded , hard-nosed , practical ]