practic

1 of 2

adjective

prac·​tic

ˈpraktik

1

: practical

2

obsolete : practiced, experienced, skilled

also : cunning

practic

2 of 2

noun

"

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

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

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

Noun

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

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