Praktikalise

Praktikalise is an Estonian-language term used to describe a practical or pragmatic orientation, often appearing as an inflected form of praktikaline to modify nouns in phrases such as praktikalise lähenemise or praktikalise mõju. It denotes a focus on real-world applicability, hands-on methods, and usefulness.

Etymology: The form praktikalise is derived from praktika and praktikaline; the suffix -ise marks an inflected form used in genitive or partitive cases in Estonian grammar. It is most commonly encountered in formal or academic registers.

Usage: It appears in discussions of research methods, education, engineering, design, and policy to contrast theoretical or abstract approaches. Common collocations include praktikalise lähenemise alus (basis of a practical approach) and praktikalise mõtteviisi (pragmatic mindset). The term is generally understood by Estonian speakers; in other languages it may be translated as practical or pragmatic.

See also: Praktika, Praktiline, Pragmatisus, Lähenemine, Teoreetiline.