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pragmatism

/ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/
prag · ma · tism ˈpræɡ · mə · tɪzəm
English Definition
n. practical approach; realism
中文释义
实用主义
Significado en Español
pragmatismo
한국어 뜻
실용주의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chủ nghĩa thực dụng
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Example Sentence

Her approach to problem-solving was based on pragmatism.

她解决问题的方法基于实用主义。

Synonyms
practicality realism utilitarianism
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pragma (behavior, Greek) + tism → pragmatism.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “pragmatism”?

  1. A Idealism
  2. B Realism
  3. C Optimism
  4. D Pessimism
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B — Realism. “pragmatism” means n. practical approach; realism

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

With cool ______, she focused on real solutions instead of dwelling on blame.

  1. A fantasy
  2. B idealism
  3. C pragmatism
  4. D daydreaming
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C — pragmatism. “pragmatism” means n. practical approach; realism

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Common questions about “pragmatism”

What does “pragmatism” mean?

pragmatism — n. practical approach; realism. In Chinese: 实用主义.

How do you pronounce “pragmatism”?

pragmatism is pronounced /ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: prag · ma · tism.

How do you use “pragmatism” in a sentence?

Her approach to problem-solving was based on pragmatism. (她解决问题的方法基于实用主义。)

What are synonyms for “pragmatism”?

practicality, realism, utilitarianism — all close in meaning to pragmatism (n. practical approach; realism).

Is “pragmatism” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “pragmatism”?

pragma (behavior, Greek) + tism → pragmatism.

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