It means being practical in solving issues or situations. As an example, say you have to find a way across a river. A pragmatist would look at the river, figure out how to get across with the least amount of effort and fuss. They may create a way by just using a fallen tree, rather than making a bridge. To be pragmatic person will only deal with things that are there, are real, practical and not a theory, idea or pipe dream.
It means practical, usually in accomplishing something by means that are more likely to succeed, rather than attempting those less likely to succeed.
science is pragmatic not dogmatic
PRAGMATIC PLAY
Pragmatic is an adjective.
The Pragmatic Programmer was created in 1999.
Pragmatic Works was created in 2007.
Pragmatic is not a kind of music but there is band called Pragmatic. They are known for their live shows and generally perform in the screamo genre.
He showed he was pragmatic by applying the rules as needed.
The abstract noun related to the adjective 'pragmatic' is pragmatism.
She realized that she'd mistaken her husband for a pragmatic man, when in truth he just had no imagination, no heart, and no soul.Doctors are supposed to give pragmatic advice, not impose their personal belief systems on their patients.
The pragmatic framework of language in communication involves understanding how language is used in real-life situations to convey meaning effectively. It considers factors such as context, social norms, speaker intentions, and listener interpretations to analyze communication beyond just the words spoken. Pragmatics helps us navigate the subtleties of language to ensure that our messages are understood clearly.
Donald E. Leonard has written: 'A Pragmatic Guide to Consumer Behavior (A Pragmatic guide collection)' 'A Pragmatic Guide to Marketing'
Some examples of pragmatic actions include making decisions based on practicality and feasability, focusing on what works rather than on theoretical aspects, and adapting to the situation at hand to achieve a desired outcome.