pragmatist
Meanings
Plural: pragmatists
Noun
- an adherent of philosophical pragmatism
- a person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions
- One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
- One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.
- One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs is the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consists in the actions they entail, successfully leading a believer to their goals.
- An advocate of pragmatism.
- One who studies pragmatics.
Adj
- Advocating pragmatism.
Origin / Etymology
From Ancient Greek πρᾶγμα (prâgma, “thing”).
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 15
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Words With Friends Score: 18
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