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What does the word practical mean?

Part of speech: noun

PRACTICALNESS.

Part of speech: noun

Practicality.

Part of speech: adjective

Pertaining to actual experience.

Part of speech: adjective

Derived from practise.

Part of speech: adjective

Being such in fact or effect.

Usage examples for practical

If we're not practical, what are we? – The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith by George Meredith
It keeps the mind cool and practical and the atmosphere commonplace and good- humoured. – Pebbles on the Shore by Alpha of the Plough (Alfred George Gardiner)
" Certainly," replied Thorpe in a practical tone of voice, " what do you want me to talk about?" – The Blazed Trail by Stewart Edward White