The difference between Practical and Theoretical
When used as adjectives, practical means based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis, whereas theoretical means of or relating to theory.
Practical is also noun with the meaning: a part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability.
check bellow for the other definitions of Practical and Theoretical
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Practical as a noun (British):
A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability
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Practical as an adjective:
Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis
Examples:
"Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking."
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Practical as an adjective:
Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use
Examples:
"Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts."
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Practical as an adjective:
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical
Examples:
"All in all, Jack's a very practical chap."
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Theoretical as an adjective:
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.