practically

Definitions

1. adverb

   In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.

   Example

   • Stalin was not technically or legally the head of state but was practically so.
   ≈de facto≈effectively≈as much as
2. adverb

   Almost completely; almost entirely.

   Examples

   • Near-synonyms: effectively, nearly, virtually
   • He was practically uneducated, barely able to read and write a simple sentence.
   ≈effectively≈nearly≈virtually
3. adverb

   With respect to practices or a practice.

   Examples

   • He wasn't very good with words or numbers; he was more of a practically minded person
   • He was practically educated and lacked theoretical depth.
4. adverb

   In a way that is practical: feasibly; unchallengingly.

   Example

   • practically achievable
   ≈practicably