(每日一词）pragmatic

pragmatic  /præɡˈmæt̬.ɪk/ adj. 讲究实际的，重实效的；实用主义的

meaning: solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas or rule. 

1) 词根：pragm- 表示做，行为(practice) 

2) 后缀：-atic 形容词后缀（ate + ic)

e.g. In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one. 在商业活动中，解决问题用实际的方法往往比空想更有成效。