Realistic vs. Practical — What's the Difference?

Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

Of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas

Representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life

(of an idea, plan, or method) likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; feasible

Tending to or expressing an awareness of things as they really are

So nearly the case that it can be regarded as so; virtual

Of or relating to the representation of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are

An examination or lesson in which theories and procedures learned are applied to the actual making or doing of something.

Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.

Of, relating to, governed by, or acquired through practice or action, rather than theory or speculation

Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.

Manifested in or involving practice

Of or pertaining to the realists; in the manner of the realists; characterized by realism rather than by imagination.

Capable of or suitable to being used or put into effect; useful

Aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are;

Concerned with the production or operation of something useful

Representing what is real; not abstract or ideal;

Having or showing good judgment; sensible

Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism;

Being actually so in almost every respect; virtual

Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.

Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use

Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical

Of a prop: having some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.

(film) Light fixtures used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.

(British) A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

(theater) A prop that has some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.

(film) A light fixture used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.

Laboratory experiment, test or investigation

Of or pertaining to practice or action.

Capable of being turned to use or account; useful, in distinction from ideal or theoretical; as, practical chemistry.

Evincing practice or skill; capable of applying knowledge to some useful end; as, a practical man; a practical mind.

Derived from practice; as, practical skill.

Concerned with actual use or practice;

Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory;

Being actually such in almost every respect;

Having or put to a practical purpose or use;