Synonym: hard-nosed, hardheaded, matter-of-fact, practical, pragmatic sanction, pragmatical. Similar words: mathematics, dramatic, automatic, diplomatic, dramatically, automatically, fragment, practice. Meaning: [præg'mætɪk] 
n. an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land. adj. 1. concerned with practical matters 2. of or concerning the theory of pragmatism 3. guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory.
n. an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land. adj. 1. concerned with practical matters 2. of or concerning the theory of pragmatism 3. guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory. 
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91. In the light of this we briefly consider rules and laissez-faire approaches to mergers as alternatives to that of pragmatic cost-benefit.
92. In the event, Heseltine encouraged a much more pragmatic approach, centred on project development.
93. Utopian rhetoric about worldwide democratic capitalism is being replaced by the more pragmatic project of globalisation in one country.
94. In this chapter, we illustrated such pragmatic influences on processing by discussing context effects.
95. This could be regarded as a pragmatic approach to the design of devices for the organization of knowledge by subject.
96. With the wisdom of hindsight the policy of Ebert and his colleagues has been condemned as excessively pragmatic.
97. Their function is to stimulate a pragmatic approach to teaching and teacher education.
98. The need for a pragmatic component in an integrated theory of linguistic ability can be argued for in various ways.
99. The United States had demonstrated an ability to make realistic, pragmatic responses to developing situations.
100. Nevertheless, as the following studies indicate Soviet officials have regarded neutralisation in the Third World as a pragmatic compromise at best.
101. In the practical application of his theory Acton became much more pragmatic.
102. The model of pragmatic mediation that I am proposing here is designed to meet that need.
103. His philosophy of pragmatic capitalism and backslapping politics were viciously attacked by members of the Northern black elite.
104. The ability of a new church to break through prejudice is a second, more pragmatic reason for planting churches today.
105. The focus here has been on Conventionality and Contrast, two pragmatic principles that together govern the lexicon.
106. Such pragmatic exculpation is both too harsh on Mr Museveni and too generous.
107. The importance of pragmatic theories in language learning is really twofold.
108. Some critics might favour the pragmatic solution of convicting both, to ensure that the guilty party does not escape justice.
109. Robin took a pragmatic look at her situation.
110. a pragmatic approach to management problems.
111. They were satisfied with this pragmatic sanction.
112. Social Anthropology Towards a Pragmatic Enlightenment?
113. Meaning includes semantic meaning and pragmatic meaning.
114. The practical and pragmatic gainsay the Utopian and transcendental.
115. A pragmatic analysis of brand names and advertising behavior.
116. Pragmatic reasoning is frequently and widely used in communicative activities.
117. What is needed most today in banking is pragmatic leadership.
118. BusinessEurope said it expects the ECB'to remain pragmatic as regards its interest rate policy.
119. The theoretical supports of argument are Modem Semiotic theories and Geoffrey Leech " pragmatic Principles. "
120. Much of my poetics is pragmatic; none of it is systematic.
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