nonpractical

adjective

non·​prac·​ti·​cal ˌnän-ˈprak-ti-kəl How to pronounce nonpractical (audio)
: not able to be used or put to use easily or effectively : not practical
nonpractical solutions
nonpractical footwear

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonpractical was in 1826

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Cite this Entry

“Nonpractical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonpractical. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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