prag·mat·ic 
/prægˈmætɪk/ adjective
/prægˈmætɪk/ adjective [more pragmatic; most pragmatic] formal : dealing with the problems that exist in a specific situation in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on ideas and theories
▪ a pragmatic [=practical] approach to health care ▪ His pragmatic view of public education comes from years of working in city schools. ▪ a pragmatic leader
▪ a pragmatic [=practical] approach to health care ▪ His pragmatic view of public education comes from years of working in city schools. ▪ a pragmatic leader
— prag·mat·i·cal·ly /prægˈmætɪkli/ adverb
▪ She approaches problems pragmatically.
/prægˈmætɪkli/ adverb ▪ She approaches problems pragmatically.
