practically

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   for all practical purposes but not completely

   I ate practically the whole thing.

2. 2
   adv

   in a practical manner

   practically orientated institutions such as business schools

3. 3
   adv

   In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.

   Stalin was not technically or legally the head of state but was practically so.

4. 4
   adv

   Almost completely; almost entirely.

   Near-synonyms: effectively, nearly, virtually

5. 5
   adv

   With respect to practices or a practice.

   He wasn't very good with words or numbers; he was more of a practically minded person

6. 6
   adv

   In a way that is practical: feasibly; unchallengingly.

   practically achievable

7. 7
   adv

   almost

Etymology

From practical + -ly.