practic

adjective prac·tic \ ˈpraktik \

Definition of practic

1 : practical

2 obsolete : practiced, experienced, skilled; also : cunning

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Origin and Etymology of practic

Middle English practik, from Middle French practique, pratique, from Late Latin practicus

practic

noun \ " \

Definition of practic

plural -s

1 : practice

2 or less commonly practick \"\ , Scots law : the ancient reported decision of the Court of Session used to show the customary practices and law —usually used in plural

Origin and Etymology of practic

Middle English practik, from Middle French practique, pratique, from Late Latin practice, from Greek praktikē, from feminine of praktikos practical