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impractical
im·prac·ti·cal [ im práktik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not workable: not able to work effectively or be without problems when put into practice
2. unable to do everyday things: not able to perform practical tasks or deal easily with practical matters
She is a brilliant academic, but completely impractical around the house.

im·prac·ti·cal·i·ty [ im pràkti kállətee ] noun
im·prac·ti·cal·ly [ im práktikəlee ] adverb
im·prac·ti·cal·ness [ im práktik'lnəss ] noun

Word Usage

See practicable.
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