noun
- practical aspects or considerations of a situation; the concrete details that must be dealt with in practice rather than in theory
Usage: usually plural; often contrasted with theory or ideals
Examples
- The team discussed the practicalities of moving the office to a new building.
- While the plan sounds good in theory, we need to consider the practicalities of implementation.
- The architect explained the practicalities of constructing the bridge in winter conditions.
- She was more concerned with practicalities than with abstract principles.
- The committee addressed the financial practicalities before approving the project.
- Despite their enthusiasm, they had to face the practicalities of a limited budget.