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practicality
prac·ti·cal·i·ty [ pràkti kállətee ] (plural prac·ti·cal·i·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. state of being practical: the quality or state of being practical
2. actual requirement: a practical aspect or requirement of a situation ( usually used in the plural )

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