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käytännöllinen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • exoteric adj Of a doctrine, information, etc.: suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reservations.
  • functional adj Working properly; in usable, operating condition.
  • operational adjective Working and ready to be used.
  • practical adj Concerned with actual practice and results rather than theory.
  • sensible adj Showing good, practical judgment.
  • useful adjective Able to be used effectively; helpful for a practical purpose.
  • utilitarian adj Of or relating to utility.

Senses

käytännöllinen is used for these senses in English:

  • exoteric Capable of being fully or readily comprehended by the public; accessible; also, having an obvious application.
  • functional Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
  • operational Determined by means of practical measures.
  • practical Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use.
  • practical Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical.
  • sensible Characterized more by usefulness, practicality, or comfort than by attractiveness, formality, or fashionableness, especially of clothing.
  • useful Having a practical or beneficial use.
  • utilitarian Practical and functional, present for use, not just for show.

exoteric — full definition

  1. adj Of a doctrine, information, etc.: suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reservations.
  2. adj Of a person: not part of an enlightened inner circle; not privy to esoteric knowledge.
  3. adj Capable of being fully or readily comprehended by the public; accessible; also, having an obvious application.
  4. adj Having wide currency; popular, prevalent.

functional — full definition

  1. adj Working properly; in usable, operating condition.
  2. adj Designed for practical use rather than appearance.

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