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impractical

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪmˈpɹæktəkəɫ// UK //ɪmpɹˈæktɪkəl// im·prac·ti·cal

adj. not sensible or realistic to do in a real situation. You use this to describe ideas or objects that are difficult to use or carry out.

adj. not sensible or realistic; difficult to implement or maintain in practice. Often describes ideas, plans, or physical objects that lack utility in a specific context.


SIMPLE

High heels are impractical for a long walk in the park.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect's design was beautiful, but the glass roof proved impractical because it made the building too hot.

COMPLEX

While the theoretical model was flawless, the sheer volume of data required made it impractical for real-time applications in the field.

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Origin

From im- + practical.

Usage

Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'prove'.

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