(Werkzeug) Zweckmäßig, gut zu handhaben (Werkzeug, Gegenstand, Verfahren).
(Person) Geschickt, findig (Person).
(allgemein) Auf Praxis beruhend, in der Praxis, in Wirklichkeit; Ggs.: theoretisch.
ETYM Latin conveniens, -entis, suitable, p. pr. of convenire to be suitable, to come. Related to Convene.
1. Easy to reach; SYN. handy, ready to hand.
2. Suited to one's comfort or purpose or needs.
1. Fit or ready for use or service; SYN. usable, useable, in working order, operable, operational.
2. Relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure or esthetics.
3. Designed for or capable of a particular function or use.
4. Designed for or adapted to a function or use.
5. (Pathology) Involving or affecting function rather than physiology.
Involving interactive work with a computer or a computer program. A hands-on tutorial, for example, would teach a skill (such as the use of a program) by means of practice sessions and question-and-answer dialogues.
In a sense, in a way
ETYM Latin practicus active, Greek, fit for doing or performing, practical, active, from prassein to do, work, effect: cf. French pratique, formerly also practique. Related to Pragmatic, Practice.
1. Concerned with actual use or practice.
2. Having or put to a practical purpose or use.
In a sense, in a way