practically /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.k(ə.)li/ adverb4 •In practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.Stalin was not technically or legally the head of state but was practically so. •very nearlyHe was practically uneducated, barely able to read and write a simple sentence. •In a way that is practical: feasibly; unchallengingly. •With respect to practices or a practice.He wasn't very good with words or numbers; he was more of a practically minded personHe was practically educated and lacked theoretical depth. formsmore practically · most practically