practically

adverb

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

Almost completely; almost entirely.

In a way that is practical: feasibly; unchallengingly.

With respect to practices or a practice.

Roots

prassopractic- · Greek · do

Synonyms for practically

virtuallyadv almostadv basicallyadv essentiallyadv muchadj fundamentallyadv effectivelyadv nighadv roundlyadv simplyadv

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