pragmatize

/præɡˈmætɪzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to give a practical or pragmatic interpretation to something

“The politician’s speech was criticized for trying to pragmatize a complex issue.”

2. verb

to apply pragmatic principles or thinking to a situation or problem

“The team was tasked with learning to pragmatize their approach to solving environmental issues.”

3. verb

to interpret or treat something in a practical or pragmatic way

“The article attempted to pragmatize the concept of climate change for a general audience.”

4. noun

the act of giving a practical or pragmatic interpretation to something

“The pragmatization of the policy was met with mixed reactions from the public.”

5. noun

the application of pragmatic principles or thinking to a situation or problem

“The team’s pragmatization of their approach led to significant improvements in efficiency.”

6. noun

the interpretation or treatment of something in a practical or pragmatic way

“The pragmatization of the concept of climate change was crucial for raising awareness.”

Synonyms

  • practicalize
  • pragmatify
  • pragmatise
  • pragmatize

Antonyms

  • idealize
  • theorize