HyperDic: pragmatist

English > 2 senses of the word pragmatist:
NOUNperson pragmatistan adherent of philosophical pragmatism
person pragmatista person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions
pragmatist > pronunciation
Soundsprae'gmahtihst
Rhymesabortionist ... Zionist: 245 rhymes with ihst...
English > pragmatist: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn adherent of philosophical pragmatism.
BroaderrealistA philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them
Spanishpragmatista
Catalanpragmatista
Nounspragmatismthe attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring / favoring practicality and literal truth
pragmatism(philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value
English > pragmatist: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions.
BroaderrealistA person who accepts the world as it literally is and deals with it accordingly
Nounspragmatismthe attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring / favoring practicality and literal truth

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