pragmatism
noun/ˈpræɡməˌtɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #13,493 most common English word
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs, valuing what works over abstract theories.
Example sentence
Her approach to solving problems is guided by pragmatism, not by rigid ideology.
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