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Practical and practicable

Mary Morel

Is something practical or practicable?

practical vs practicalable
The plot seemed practical, but the gang discovered that it wasn’t practicable.

Reader’s question: What’s the difference between practical and practicable?

Answer: Practical means useful or matter-of-fact.

This is a practical tool.

Practicable means feasible, possible.

The backup plan was practicable.

Another important distinction is that practical can apply to people and skills, while practicable only applies to plans or actions.

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