noun, adj — 6 senses
Etymology From Ancient Greek πρᾶγμα (prâgma, “thing”).
One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.
One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs is the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consists in the actions they entail, successfully leading a believer to their goals.
Government, Politics An advocate of pragmatism.
Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Uncommon One who studies pragmatics.
Etymology From Ancient Greek πρᾶγμα (prâgma, “thing”).
Government, Politics Advocating pragmatism.
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