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impractical

/ɪmˈpræktɪkl/
im · prac · ti · cal /ɪm · ˈpræk · tɪ · kl/
English Definition
adj. unrealistic; unfeasible; useless
中文释义
不切实际的；不实用的
Significado en Español
impráctico
한국어 뜻
비현실적인, 실용적이지 않은
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không thực tế, không thiết thực
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Example Sentence

His idea was completely impractical.

他的想法完全不切实际。

Synonyms
unrealistic unfeasible
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
im- (not) + practical (practical) → impractical.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “impractical” as used in the sentence: “While the design was beautiful, it was completely impractical for everyday use.”

  1. A Unfeasible
  2. B Gorgeous
  3. C Traditional
  4. D Aesthetic
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A — Unfeasible. “impractical” means adj. unrealistic; unfeasible; useless

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His grand plan to heat the whole house with candles was hopelessly ______.

  1. A sensible
  2. B realistic
  3. C practical
  4. D impractical
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D — impractical. “impractical” means adj. unrealistic; unfeasible; useless

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Common questions about “impractical”

What does “impractical” mean?

impractical — adj. unrealistic; unfeasible; useless. In Chinese: 不切实际的；不实用的.

How do you pronounce “impractical”?

impractical is pronounced /ɪmˈpræktɪkl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: im · prac · ti · cal.

How do you use “impractical” in a sentence?

His idea was completely impractical. (他的想法完全不切实际。)

What are synonyms for “impractical”?

unrealistic, unfeasible — all close in meaning to impractical (adj. unrealistic; unfeasible; useless).

Is “impractical” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. impractical appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “impractical”?

im- (not) + practical (practical) → impractical.

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